Dennis K. Taylor, age 77, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at his beloved lake home in

Tustin.

He was born October 9, 1936 in Milwaukee, the son of John and Louise Streeter Taylor. On

September 17, 1955, he was united in marriage to Carole Betty Mader in Milwaukee. Dennis was a

truck driver and dispatcher for ConAgra Foods in Brookfield. He and Carole moved to Tustin “full-
time” in 1992. Dennis was known as Tustin’s handyman. He had many friends that sought his

advice and help.

He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Carole; two daughters, Dawn (Dennis) Hessil and

Denise (Jeff) Sekey; six grandchildren, Lyndsey (Ryan) Lawrence, Brandon Hessil, Kevin Taylor,

Austin Alexander, Kassie Alexander and Matthew Alexander; one great-grandson, Caden Lawrence;

brother-in-law, Gerry (Sue) Mader; two nieces, Lauren and Kristen; and other relatives and friends.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Michael.

Per Dennis’ wishes, private family services were held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Barbola

Funeral Chapel in Berlin. Memorials may be directed to donor’s choice. Online condolences may be

sent to the family at barbolafc@yahoo.com.