Kent S Taylor

Kent S Taylor

August 20, 1945 - September 25, 2025

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MOUNT HOREB- Kent S. Taylor, age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at BeeHive Homes, surrounded by his loving family.  Kent was born on August 20, 1945, to Sam and Renee (Gilman) in Waupaca, Wis.


Kent was the eldest of three sons. He graduated from Waupaca High School in 1963 where he lettered in multiple sports including cross country, track and curling. Kent served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Kearsarge during the Vietnam War as Yeoman for the Chief Engineering Officer. During his deployment, he toured the Pacific, traveling to Hawaii, the Philippines, Japan and Hong Kong.  He continued his service working at the Pentagon as a Documents Control Clerk for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.


Kent met a wonderful woman, Mary Ellen Eiholzer, who was a secretary for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. They married in Upstate New York on June 20, 1970, and eventually relocated to Wisconsin to continue his education. Kent graduated from UW-Whitewater with an MBA in Finance in May of 1975. They went on to have two daughters, first Angela Marie then Kathleen Ann who he referred to as his angels.


Kent worked for CUNA Mutual for nearly 20 years. He found great friendships there and was the manager and pitcher for the company softball team for many years. Kent continued curling, going on many bonspiels with his father, brothers and friends.


Sadly, his wife passed away from cancer in 2001. His heart was never quite the same, yet he continued to stay busy in his retirement working at Ancora Coffee. Kent’s spark for life was reignited with the birth of his first grandchild, Donovan, in 2011. Donovan was an important part of Kent’s life, and he loved his babysitting duties. He knew how to play, be goofy, sing and bring such joy to his grandson. Kent enjoyed watching Donovan play soccer and hockey. He was Donovan’s biggest fan. Memories together that will live on. The birth of his second grandson, Chase, added to his joy.


Kent is survived by his daughters, Angela (Timothy) Foster and Kathleen Taylor (Asgar Rahman); grandchildren, Donovan and Chase Rahman; and brothers, Craig (Mary) and Kelly (Carrie) Taylor. He is also survived by many loving  relatives and friends.  Kent was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen; and his parents, Sam and Renee Taylor.


The family would like to thank the staff at BeeHive Homes of Mount Horeb for their endless love for Kent, and Agrace Hospice for their care and support.


In lieu of flowers, take someone you love for ice cream which was Kent’s favorite dessert and have an extra scoop for Kent.


Quote from Kent’s senior picture: “Kent’s the fellow they call when looking for one friendly and cheerful to all.”


A private family burial will take place at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb

Funeral & Cremation Care

500 N. Eighth St.

(608) 437-5077



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A Memorial Tree was planted for Kent S. Taylor
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson-Camacho Funeral Home – Mt. Horeb
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Jim Northrup
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R.I.P. Kent. We worked together at CUNA Mutual for many years. I sure enjoyed Kent and sharing memories of our times in the military in the Far East, in particular The Phillipines.
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Tom Rapa
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I worked with Kent at CUNA Mutual many years ago. Kent was one of the nicest people I had the privilege to know. The world has lost one of the best. Godspeed
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Dave Zahn
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I played catcher on the softball team when Kent was pitching. When someone would try to run me over on a close play at the plate, Kent would look at us in the dirt, laugh and say “Don’t worry, I was right behind you”. RIP Kent.
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Sebastian Avila
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Kent meant so much to many of us who were lucky enough to be called his friends. We belonged to a group that formed at JT Whitneys called the Beer Monks and Maidens. A fun group that meant every first Thursday of the month. Kent was the life of it. He had stories and jokes that we would often plead to him to tell them over and over again. No one will ever compare to how he told them. The group was formed to bring people together and find ways to raise money for families in need during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Kent will always be remembered as a loving, kind hearted and treasure friend. RIP

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