Our History

Taylor Funeral Home has a rich history dating back to its founding by Mr. Everett Taylor in 1953. Initially established at 1001 West Grand Avenue in Wisconsin Rapids, it served as a pillar of the community. The tradition of family involvement continued when Everett was joined by his two sons-in-law, Irvin Vollert in 1966 and Michael Jennings in 1975.

As the years passed, Irv and Mike took the reins of the business, eventually acquiring it from Everett. They continued to provide compassionate funeral services at the West Grand Avenue location until October 2004 when they embarked on a new chapter. Relocating to the current address at 2201 Chestnut Street, they rebranded the business as Taylor, Vollert, and Jennings Funeral Home.

In January 2004, Justin Herman, a lifelong resident of Wisconsin Rapids, joined Irv and Mike at the funeral home after gaining valuable experience at Higgins Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids for five years. The transition continued as Justin assumed ownership of the business on February 1, 2012. With this change, the business was renamed Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Center, signifying its commitment to serving the community with care and dignity.

Through the generations and transitions, Taylor Funeral Home has remained a steadfast presence, dedicated to helping families in their times of need.

Today at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home

We take great pride in caring for our families, and will work tirelessly to provide you with a beautiful, lasting tribute to your loved one. In addition to the services we offer, you will receive an online memorial that you can share with family and friends. While honoring your loved one is our top priority, we also want to help you through this difficult time. We have a wide range of resources to support you not only today, but in the weeks and months to come.

Our Caring Staff

Roxanne Herman

Justin and Roxanne Herman are pleased to have purchased the former Taylor, Vollert and Jennings Funeral Home on February 1, 2012. Justin is the son of Ronald and Elaine (Knuth) Herman. His family has called the Wisconsin Rapids area home for over five generations. Justin was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids. He graduated from […]

Justin Herman

Jeff Hron

Jeff was born in Anchorage Alaska but grew up in Windsor, Wisconsin. He graduated from De Forest High School. He received his marketing degree from MATC in Madison and his Degree in Mortuary Science from MATC in Milwaukee. He began his funeral service career in 1996 working at a funeral home in the Madison area […]

Brian Krzykowski

Brian Krzykowski was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, joined the Herman-Taylor Funeral Home staff in November 2022. He serves as an Apprentice Funeral Director. Brian joined the Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in November of 2022 after a 28 year career working at the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department where he retired in April of 2022 as […]

Craig Timm

Craig Timm, a native of Wisconsin Rapids, joined the Herman-Taylor Funeral Home staff in October, 2020, and is serving as a funeral assistant and a licensed agent for pre-need burial agreements to assist families with pre-need services. Timm joins Herman-Taylor after a 25-year career in the paper industry. He was regional manager of public affairs […]

Heidi Born-Smith

Heidi has an extensive background in office, executive management, business owner and GM, and marketing along the way as well. She attended Mid-State Technical College for Business Administration and Eastern Airlines School of Travel. Heidi is the friendly voice that will most likely greet you when you call the office. She brings with her an […]

Ron & Elaine Herman

Ron and Elaine Herman enjoy assisting the staff at the funeral home wherever they are needed. Ron is retired from Consolidated Papers/Stora-Enso/New Page where he worked in maintenance for over 43 years. Elaine is retired from Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools where she worked as an exceptional educational needs aid for over 20 years. Both are […]

Kevin Ader

Kevin Ader was born in Sheboygan, and grew up in Farmington Township, Washington County, Wisconsin. After graduating from Kewaskum Community High School, he continued his education at Winona State University and Concordia College – Wisconsin. Kevin received his Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Kevin brings 30+ years […]

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