Obituary: Leroy Taylor
Sep 5, 2017A lifelong resident of Waunakee, Leroy was born to Jim and Sybilla Taylor on Dec. 13, 1949. After graduating from Waunakee High School, Leroy married Sandra Ziegler on Oct. 24, 1970, at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. They welcomed two children, Tracy and Troy.Leroy enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Among Leroy’s passions were hunting and fishing and his happiest times included getting his dogs ready for hunting season. His other love was watching his children and grandchildren playing sports, rarely missing one of their Waunakee games. Leroy worked at Central Wisconsin Center until his retirement.He is survived by his wife, Sandra of Waunakee; his children, Tracy Weber of Waunakee, Troy (Krystal) Taylor of Belleville; his sister Evelyn (William) Schmale; two grandchildren Taylor and Grant Weber; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Shirley (Robert) Gilbertson and Carol (Clarence) Tjepkema.A visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at WINN-CRESS FUNERAL HOME in Waunakee from 4 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Military honors will be conducted following the service.Winn-Cress Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.cressfuneralservice.com.Leroy, you will be missed and we love you.Winn-Cress Funeral Home5785 Hwy QWaunakee, WI... (hngnews.com)