A memorial service for Jean will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor James Krueger officiating. Burial will take place at Dorchester Memorial cemetery. Visitation will take place on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
Jean was born on May 31, 1935 to Edward and Mary (Hansen) Pankonin in Palatine, IL. She married Gerald Tauchen on October 30, 1954, he survives. She was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband for many years on their farm. She was a member of Builders for Christ for many years, building churches in Arkansas, Florida, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Texas. She was also a member of the Good Sam Camping Club, where she met lots of friends from all over the country.
In her spare time she enjoyed square dancing, attending over 100 RV rallies. She made handmade quilts and donated 30-40 to nursing homes per year. She was very proud of what her sons have accomplished. “Be satisfied with what you’ve got, wishing for more makes a lot of headaches”.
Jean is survived by her husband, Gerald; sons, Bryan (Becky) of Huntville, AL, Dale (Pat) of Dorchester, Gordon (Linda) of Stratton, CO, and Bill (Candie) of Dorchester; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 5 step-great-grandchildren; brother, Earl Pankonin of IL. Jean is further survived by other family and friends.
Jean is preceded in death by her sisters, Edna (Gus) Spitzberg and Margaret (Paul) Heinsohn; sister-in-law Theresa Pankonin.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.
