Margaret B. Tatusko

margaret tatusko

December 27, 1937 ~ May 20, 2026

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Margaret Bading Tatusko passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026 at her home. Born in Bonn, Germany on December 27, 1937, Margaret came to America aboard the SS United States in January of 1962 for a yearlong adventure. The Kennedy years were a draw and Washington, DC seemed the place to be. She met Stephen Tatusko at the Old Europe in Georgetown and the rest, as they say, is history. The family of four lived in Vienna, VA where Margaret raised their two children. Eventually she took a job at The Italian Gourmet before settling in at The Container Store Tysons Corner for over 25 years where more than a few customers often asked for “the nice German lady” to assist them. Many of these regulars became good friends inviting her to coffee and lunch outings. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Steve and is survived by her children Kristina Tatusko Henry and husband Mike Henry of Easton, MD, her son Stephen Tatusko and wife Lorena of Great Falls, VA, three grandchildren Allegra Tatusko Euler and husband Lukas Euler of Scottsdale, AZ, Konradt Tatusko of Sterling, VA and Saskia Tatusko of Great Falls, VA and a sister Elsbeth Klose-Bading of Bonn, Germany as well as numerous family and friends on both sides of the Atlantic. Margaret will be remembered for her outgoing personality, her beautiful knitting, her delicious cooking, and mostly for her kind and generous spirit. She loved knowing you all and has enjoyed this ride together. There will be a private burial service with family. Thank you for being a part of our lives, auf Wiedersehen.

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  1. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kristina and Mike, and all the Tatusko family. Be at peace, dear Margaret.
    Love, Maya

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    • Margaret was my second mom. I always asked her for advice and she encouraged me with everything. She was so caring and independant and dear lord, her corn beef hash wasn’t just a meal. It was a taste of home and will never forget the love she put into making it pure magic. She will be greatly missed.

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  2. A wonderful mother and very artistic knitter.
    She will be missed .. with deepest sympathy
    P. Ballantine

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  3. So sorry to hear the news of your mother’s passing. Sending condolences and prayers to you and your family.

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  4. Auch die Verwandschaft aus Sueddeutschland trauert mit Euch und behaelt Margaret in liebevoller Erinnerung. Gott gebe ihr die ewige Ruhe.

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  5. After i came back from Germany and started working at the Container Store, i would try to talk with her in the limited German i knew , and we would trade sayings during some of the longest work days we had, i still her say ” cursing like a sailor”. She was a true mentor, and someone who was one of the “boys” when it came matching wits with me or some of her “spicy” customers. She will be missed with many broken hearts. Meine shotzey.

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  6. So sorry for your loss Kristina. You look so much like your Mom! Just don’t forget your earrings. Hugs to you and Mike

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  7. Margaret, I have such fond memories of working with you at TCS. You helped me grow so much my first year. I loved talking with you and laughing…you had such a sense of humor!

    Rest well, dear Margaret.

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  8. Kristina and family, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I have fond memories of her through our muddy middle school years. She took such joy in our silly nonsense and always made me feel at home. I also remember her slipping into a little German now and then… Probably cursing our awkward pre teen antics that would present itself as a bunch of littles “Bs”! She could see right through us. Rest in peace Mrs. Tatusko. Now you can really give Mr T. a piece of your mind for leaving so soon!

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  9. Dear Kristina and Steven,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very pivotal figure in my elementary school years. So many sleepovers at the Tatusko house. I’ll never forget those amazing German sandwiches she would make us. Countless hours braiding our hair. Knitting us sweaters. Taking us to the beach. She was such a special person. Rest in peace. Love, Melinda Williams

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  10. Margaret had such a wonderful presence in all that she did. I loved that she was always up for an adventure and brought such warmth and joy wherever she went.

    Our family and Kristina’s family had the wonderful opportunity to share our lives together. So many holidays and gatherings were made more colorful and memorable when Margaret joined us. She laughed alongside us for many years, and I will always treasure the memories we created together.

    We shared a love of large earrings, and I cherish all the wonderful gifts she adorned me with through the years—especially my beloved fish scarf. Her heartfelt greetings were always genuine, and you knew that she was truly happy to see you. While she is gone from this earth, she is in our hearts forever.

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