Jack (Hawk) Lee Taylor, 63, of Wilton died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014.
He was born at St Mary’s Hospital in Sparta on Feb. 21, 1951, to Eugene and Marcella (Lee) Taylor. They lived in Tunnel City, Wis., where he attended elementary school. He was graduated from Tomah High School in 1969. Jack attended classes at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1969–70.
Jack married Jean Gegenfurtner on July 24, 1976, and they lived in Tomah. He attended Indianhead Technical College in Rice Lake, Wis., earning a degree as a telephone service repairman in 1976. In 1976, he began a 31-year career as an installer-repairman at CenturyLink, working for Monroe County Telephone in Sparta.
Jack and Jean had one son, Justin, in 1979. In 1984, Jack moved his family to Wilton. Jack became a member of the Wilton Rod and Gun Club, competing in coon-dog water trials with his beloved coonhounds. He was an avid sportsman; he loved fishing, hunting and trapping. Jack also played pool, bowled and loved to play cards. He also enjoyed watching the Brewers, the Badgers and the Packers.
Jack is survived by his wife, Jean; his son, Justin; his granddaughters, Jordan and Serina; two brothers, Bart (Flora) and Kurt (Rebecca); and his aunt, Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Johnathon.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4– 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau St., Tomah. A time of sharing memories of Hawk will be at 8 p.m. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
The Sonnenburg Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.
