Erich Kososik (1926–2004)

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    Born
    1926
    Died
    2004

    When was Erich Kososik born? 1926.

    When did Erich Kososik die? 2004.

    Life story

    Erich Kososik (1926–2004) was born in 1926, and died in 2004, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Erich's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Erich's life.

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    The world Erich lived through

    1. 1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 19 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    8. 1995 · age 69 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    Questions about Erich Kososik

    When was Erich Kososik born?

    Erich Kososik was born in 1926.

    When did Erich Kososik die?

    Erich Kososik died in 2004.

    How old was Erich Kososik at the time of death?

    Erich Kososik was about 78 years old.

    Where is Erich Kososik buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Erich's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Erich Kososik was born?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Erich was born.

    Who was president when Erich Kososik died?

    George W. Bush was president of the United States when Erich died.

    What generation was Erich Kososik part of?

    Born in 1926, Erich Kososik was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Erich Kososik's lifetime?

    During Erich's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 60).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Erich Kososik?

    Federal censuses taken during Erich's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1926

    2. Death

      2004

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Erich Kososik (1926–2004)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/erich-kososik-1926-2004-91d94c84/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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