Donald Taylor

Donald H. Taylor, age 89, a resident of Sand Lake Township died Monday, August 27, 2012 at Spooner Health System Hospital. Donald was born on November 2, 1922 in Sand Lake Township to proud parents William and Lydia (Shinaway) Taylor. Donald served 21 years in the Air Force, serving in WWII and the Korean War. He was a high speed radio communications officer, also specializing in Morse code and a tailgunner. He enjoyed telling stories of working at the local cranberry marsh and cutting pulp wood, but spent the majority of his civilian life working for the St Croix Tribe as an accountant/bookkeeper until he retired. Donald was an avid outdoorsman, always finding something to do, and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. On April 24, 1965 Donald married his wife of 47 years, Helen, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Hazel Taylor, Vergal Billyboy, Myrtle Nelson, Jane Arbuckle, Hazel Taylor and an infant brother. Donald is survived by his loving wife Helen; children Donald L. (Karie) Taylor, Frank (Linda)Taylor, and Alice (Austin) Denotter; his step-children Roger (Carol) Larson, Richard (Dorine) Larson; grandchildren Jacob and Hannah Taylor, Austin and Matthew Denotter, and Amber Taylor; along with five step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM t the Hertel Tribal Center with Lee Staples officiating. Friends may call Wednesday, August 29, 2012 after 7:00 PM at the Hertel Tribal Center. Interment followed at the Lakeview-Hertel Cemetery in LaFollette Township, Wisconsin. Pallbearers were Leroy Nelson, Austin Denotter, Sr., William Reynolds, Joe Oustigoff, Jeff Nelson and Don Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were Leonard Butler, Fred Arbuckle, Edward Arbuckle, Duane Taylor, Pat Taylor and Robert Nelson. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com