John R. Taylor, 92, of Elkhorn, died April 16, 2020, at Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital Madison.
He was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Shawnee, Okla. to the late John R. and Mary L. (DeGraff) Taylor Sr.
John served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to his wife Joyce on Dec. 1, 1951. He worked as a carpenter all of his life working at Barnes & Taylor Construction and Elkhorn Kitchen Mart. He enjoyed golfing, antiquing and woodworking. He belonged to the Elkhorn VFW Post #6375 and after his retirement he worked as a ranger for over 10 years at Evergreen Country Club.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed by his two daughters, Julie Ross of Waunakee, and Jean (Bob) Bonner of Port Washington; his four grandchildren, John (Macey) Bonner of Gilbert, AZ, Joey (Fiancee Carly Caputa) Bonner of Minneapolis, Bryan Ross of Waunakee, and Jillian (Riley) Spetz of Unalaska, Ark.; his two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Madelyn Bonner and nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his son-in-law, Robin Ross; a special lady friend, Shirley Sittler, and by his sister, Nancy Fare.
A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held at Roselawn Memory Gardens at a later date and time to be announced.
Memorials may be made in John’s name to: Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, c/o Community Relations, 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705.
Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory of Elkhorn is assisting the Taylor family.
