He married Mary Jane Deltuva on June 8, 1968.
Harold was employed by WF and John Barnes, and later retired from Pattersen Gear Works.
He was a faithful member of Lincolnwood Baptist Church. His hobbies included roller skating and playing any instrument with strings.
He will be truly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Tallacksen; children, Gary (Cathy) Tallacksen, Sue Williams, Ronald (Linda) Tallacksen, Bill (Sandy) Lasher, Brian (Bev) Tallacksen, Deb (Stan) Kemp, and Linda (Dave) Kinkade; siblings, Ralph Tallacksen, Walter Tallacksen, and Pat Jones; sister-in-laws, Myrna and Eva Tallacksen; 19 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents; daughter, Kay Tallacksen-Carlston, son, Dale Lasher; siblings, Harry, Ruth, Howard, Evelyn, and Frank.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State St, Rockford. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be submitted at www.advantagerockford.com
