Background
Taylor, John Forrest was born on February 13, 1935 in Chillicothe, Missouri, United States. Son of Jonathon Edward Taylor and Iona Berniece (Ingman) Walters.
Taylor, John Forrest was born on February 13, 1935 in Chillicothe, Missouri, United States. Son of Jonathon Edward Taylor and Iona Berniece (Ingman) Walters.
Student, Valparaiso University, 1955.
Manager National Tea Company, Chicago, 1954-1959, Joe Tittle & Sons Inc., Gary, Indiana, 1959-1965. Owner Taylors Food Center, Valparaiso, 1965-1969. Vice president sales R.W. Pool Company Inc., 1969-1986.
Owner, franchisee Snappy Tomato Pizza, Northwest Indiana, 1986-1988. Vice president general manager Time Low Corporation, Valparaiso, from 1987.
Board governors Shrine Hospitals, Chicago, since 1989. Lay minister Evangelical Lutheran Church, since 1971. President, board directors Porter County Crimestoppers, Valparaiso, since 1988.
Member National Association Convenience Stores, Indiana Association Convenience Stores, Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, Shriners (past potentate Michigan City, Inc.).
Married Shirley Ann Schlichtmann, June 5, 1955. Children: Sharon, John, Susan, James.