Steven Taylor

Steven J. Taylor, age 60, cherished brother and dear uncle, passed away peacefully at Regions Hospital in Minnesota on July 8, 2009 surrounded by his family.

He was born April 27, 1949 in Colfax, Wisconsin to the late Jay and Berdella (Breezee) Taylor. Steve was a graduate of Colfax High School then later a post-secondary graduate of Lutheran Bible School. He resided in Owatonna, Minnesota where he was employed as a truck driver by Michaletz Trucking for 20 years. He later moved to Sand Creek, Wisconsin where he was employed as a truck driver by All-Ways Transit of Bloomer, Wisconsin. Steve thoroughly enjoyed his occupation as a truck driver and it afforded him the opportunity to visit many states and make many friends throughout the years. Among Steve’s many accomplishments, Red Cedar Pedal Pullers was his finest. With the help of his friends and family, he provided pedal pulling fun for all ages. He especially believed in wheelchair competitions and sometimes sponsored and donated his equipment and time to such events. Over the years, Steve enjoyed collecting toy tractors and received awards for some of his more unique models. Steve shared his interest of toy tractors with his nephew’s and each year he looked forward to setting up tractor/farm displays with them at the annual Colfax Toy Tractor Show.

Steve is survived by one brother: Jeff (Nancy) Taylor, three sisters: Lori (Carl) Sudbrink, Sharon (John) Gallagher and Jean (Larry) Anderson; eleven nieces and nephews: Ross Taylor, Jared Taylor, Phillip Taylor, Michelle (John) Phillips, Jonathon Robinson, Michael Robinson, Paul Gallagher, Kelly (Eric) Langerman, Jerimiah (Robyn) Whitwam, Rebecca Whitwam and Jessica Whitwam; one aunt: Lael Schneider.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Berdella Taylor, and half brother, Morris Waite Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer, Wisconsin on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Faith Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Cook’s Valley. Friends may call from 4:00 �" 7:00 on Saturday and up to the time of service on Sunday at the Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer.