Allan L. Taylor

Allan L. Taylor, age 81, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, December 06, 2010, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. He was born on January 13, 1929, on the farm in Bloomington, the son of Ray and Amy (Schneider) Taylor. Allan had one younger brother, Lyle Tinker Taylor. After graduating from Patch Grove High School, Allan worked for a short time before entering the United States Army on February 21, 1951. He served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on February 3, 1953 as Corporal Allan L. Taylor. On May 29, 1952, Allan was united in marriage to Dorothy J. Kluesner at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington. After Allan was discharged from the military, he and Dorothy owned and operated Taylors Store, formerly Hatchs Store in Bloomington until their retirement. Allan was a member of  St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington and the Hanley Ariss Millin American Legion Post No. 5 of Patch Grove.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Taylor, Bloomington; his children: Sherri (Calvin King) Novak, Onalaska; Elizabeth (Mike) Onsrud, Galesville; Bruce (Chris) Taylor, Lodi; eight grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marian Taylor, Bloomington; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Allan was preceded in death by his brother, Lyle, son-in-law, Stan Novak; brothers-in-law, Jim Kluesner, Bob (Judy) Kluesner, sister-in-law, Joyce Kluesner, and niece, Diane Guanella.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 10, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial with military honors was in St. Marys Cemetery, Bloomington. Family and friends called on Thursday, December 9, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington where a 4:00 p.m. scripture service will be held. Friends also called on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family. In lieu of plants and flowers, the family suggests memorials be offered to the Bloomington Rescue Squad.