David E. Taylor, 64, of Hallam, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, 2026, at his home after a battle with lung cancer.
He was born July 4, 1961, in Minden and graduated from Diller High School in 1979. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1978-1982. On July 1, 1984, he married Linda Mohling at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beatrice. They lived and farmed in the Hallam area. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and was confirmed March 18, 2012. Dave was a big supporter of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He enjoyed going to livestock shows and working with all types of livestock.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Taylor of Hallam; daughters, Amy (Trevor Root) Taylor, Jannell (Trey) Boggs, and Cheryl (Eric) Hansen; son, Justin (Krista) Taylor; 12 grandchildren; brother, Daniel (Randy Jarolimek) Taylor; sister, Diane Walter; sister-in-law, Ruth Mohling; brother-in-law, Roger Mohling; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen, who died July 27, 1990; parents, Gene and Kay (Lundeen) Taylor; sister, Debbie Kirk; nephew, Chadrick Kirk; and parents-in-law, Maurice and Loretta (Meyer) Mohling.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the Fox Funeral Home of Beatrice with burial at the Hallam Community Cemetery. The body will lie in state on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at the Fox Funeral Home. The family will greet family and friends on Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family’s choice.
Arrangements by Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.
