Sgt. Timothy Joseph Talford, age 24 of Eau Claire, formerly of Elmwood, died Friday, July 22, 2016 in Eau Claire as a result of an automobile accident.

Tim was born on April 6, 1992 in Menomonie. Son of Rick and Kristina (Morrison) Talford. Tim grew up in Elmwood and graduated from Elmwood High School in 2010. He was very athletic, Tim set several school records in Track and Cross Country. Tim was very proud of being on the honor roll for several years and not missing a day of school from Kindergarten through his Senior year. After high school, Tim joined U. S. Army and trained at Fort Knox, KY. He served honorably in Afghanistan in 2011 and into 2012. In 2013, Tim moved from active duty to the Army Reserves. Tim married Shelby Wallace on December 29, 2012 at the Elmwood United Methodist Church in Elmwood. After marriage Tim and Shelby lived in Eau Claire where Tim worked as a service tech for Markquart Auto Group. He was in school at Colorado Technical University for Criminal Justice and had applied to the Eau Claire Police Department to serve the City of Eau Claire. Tim was most excited and proud of the fact that he was soon to be a father to a little girl.

Tim enjoyed spending his free time fishing wherever he could drop a line. He also liked working on cars and spending time up North. Most of all, Tim loved to be with family and friends.

Tim survived by his wife; Shelby, parents: Rick & Kristina Talford of Elmwood, one brother; Kenneth of Minot, ND, his father and mother-in-law; Gary Wallace & Tracy McCafferty of Minocqua, his army family, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Elmwood United Methodist Church in Elmwood with Rev. Michael Weaver officiating. Military Honors will be provided by his Army Family. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Thursday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Elmwood, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Suzanne Wessel July 29, 2016, at 7:58pm

   Sorry to hear of your loss. As part of the army family who has many serving right now and others in the past. We send our prayers to his wife,parents,family,and friends.

2. Shaun Paperd July 29, 2016, at 7:11pm

   I only knew Tim through basic training, but I remember him being a great guy. I extend my great condolences to your family.

3. Diane Schummer July 29, 2016, at 11:54am

   Shelby, It is impossible to find the right words to express my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you; may you eventually find peace and comfort in the good memories of your husband. Blessings and peace to you.

4. Tom Harmon July 27, 2016, at 8:55am

   So sorry for your loss, nothing we say at this time, will begin to ease your pain. Just know that you are in my prayers and constantly thinking about you and your family.

5. Amy July 26, 2016, at 7:22pm

   I am very sorry to see news of Tim's passing. I am the Chair of the Criminal Justice program for CTU and a former police officer. Tim's dedication to his education was admirable and I know he would have been a talented and able public servant in his City. So sorry for your loss.

6. SGT Martin Garcia July 26, 2016, at 11:44am

   SGT Talford, was one of the most dependable soldiers I was blessed to have in my platoon. He always is kept us laughing and in good spirits. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his unborn daughter. Your loss is shared by his Army family. May God bring you peace in this time of sorrow.

7. CPT Adam Stear July 26, 2016, at 8:27am

   I served with him in Afghanistan. He was a good man with a good heart. My deepest condolences to his family. He is missed.

8. Rachel Kummer July 26, 2016, at 6:47am

   So so sorry for your loss. I did not know Tim but I know he came to my brother's funeral. All of the support we received at that time was truly appreciated even though most of it passed in kind of a blur. I can relate to losing your loved one so tragically. It still doesn't seem real and it's been almost two years now. Losing my brother was hard enough, I couldn't imagine losing one of my daughters. Again, so very very sorry.

9. shavarious render July 26, 2016, at 5:24am

   Tim was a cool and well respected individual amongst peers and fellow soldiers. You will be missed indefinitely... 21 gun salute

10. Director Robert Shewmakr July 25, 2016, at 7:13pm

    On behalf of Equip 2 Conceal Firearms Group I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to Rick and the family. We are truly sorry for your loss.

11. Anthony Saunders July 25, 2016, at 6:41pm

    I hang with talford for a while in Colorado.I loved him for who he was. He always was talford. On and off duty. He kept me and others laughing all day with his fearless attitude. After hearing this news it hurt me to my core. I'm not going to say I kept in touch with him after I got out of the military but I spoke with him. I feel really bad for not speaking as much as i should. I send my condolences to his family, wife, and daughter. Talford if your listening I love you bro. Rest in paradise

12. CW3 Anton "Rambo" Rombalski July 25, 2016, at 2:40pm

    I was Tim's CO a few years ago. He was a good mechanic, Soldier, and a good guy to be on our side. Rest in peace my friend! Fulcrum! Chief Rambo

13. Levi Davis July 25, 2016, at 1:40pm

    Tim you will be greatly missed by so many of us but you will never be forgotten not even for one minute...... Rest in peace.....

14. Steven Repp July 25, 2016, at 1:32pm

    TJ was like a brother to me because I had know his parents ever since they moved into Elmwood. We became really close Friends. You and your family have my family's Deepest Sympathy!!!

15. Julia July 25, 2016, at 11:34am

    I'm so sorry for your lost

16. Rev. Charles DeMaris July 25, 2016, at 8:50am

    We're heartbroken. Shelby, and all the rest of the family our love and prayers for you. As a pastor you never forget one of your "kids." H professed his faith. May the same Jesus offer comfort to you and Tim mercy and peace.

17. Amber repp July 25, 2016, at 7:34am

    I cannot imagine your loss. My condolences to your family. Sending lots of love and prayers from mn

18. Ssgt Dan Harris, USAF July 25, 2016, at 6:02am

    For those who have faced battle face to face and defended our country, you have my sincerest condolances and God Speed to you and your family!

19. Jennifer Nehring & family July 25, 2016, at 3:55am

    We are so deeply sorry for this great loss. On behalf of the Elmwood American Legion Post 207 & Auxiliary Post of Elmwood we are very sorry for such a great loss to our community & to your family.

20. Tramika Chatfield July 25, 2016, at 3:28am

    SGT Talford came to me as PFC Talford. I took him to his first board and promoted him to SPC. He also taught me a lot while we were in Afghanistan. He made me so proud of him and I was very sad to loose him once I left him upon my arrival back on Ft. Carson. It breaks my heart to his this sad news. My prayers are with his family and loved ones. Rest in heaven soldier!! ❤️❤️❤️

21. Mike Wilson July 25, 2016, at 12:56am

    He was one of my last trainees at the Menards DC. He was a cool dude. He knew he was better than that place. He told me I was too. He recognized me some time later, when I brought my truck to markquart. We talked for a little bit about how things were going, and his plans for the future. I had left menards already and he was real happy for me, and he was ready for his next steps in life. My prayers and deepest sympathies to the family.

22. Stephanie Blinkman July 24, 2016, at 11:42pm

    My condolences go out to your family!!!!
    I would like to thank Tim for his service and defending our country!!!

23. Alejandro Guerra July 24, 2016, at 9:45pm

    My condolences to the family of Talford. My he rest in peace my brother at arms.

24. Michael S. Casello July 24, 2016, at 9:13pm

    My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during these rough days ahead. TJ was a good kid and his leaving is a travesty to this earth. Rick, Kristina, Shelby, and Kenny, stay strong and know that he is in God's hands and forever protected. Love, Shane, Kelly, Kyle, Tori, and Sue

25. Ryan Penaflor July 24, 2016, at 8:42pm

    I served with him in Afghanistan! He was very respectul and a hard worker. Condolences from my family to his! God bless!

26. Brittany Christensen-Riegel July 24, 2016, at 8:02pm

    My condolences for your loss. Sgt. Talford was an amazing man and a great leader. He will truly be missed.

27. Angel Soto Ortiz July 24, 2016, at 7:38pm

    RIP battle, it was an honor serving with you. Black Knights forever brother

28. Ryan Fowler July 24, 2016, at 7:37pm

    Proud to have served with this man. The world lost a great person. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

29. Christopher m Ritchson July 24, 2016, at 7:13pm

    I am sorry for your loss I served with him he was an great honorable young man had a great futer a head of him agin I am so sorry for your loss.

30. Gwynette Werth July 24, 2016, at 7:00pm

    Kristina, When I read your short post that you received the call a mother never wants to hear, my heart broke. I know how you love your family. Its one thing we talked about. I know I can't say anything to make your load lighter. Enjoy seeing all the little things your grand daughter will do that will remind you of Tim. I will be praying for you now and the months to come.

31. Robert White July 24, 2016, at 3:52pm

    I served with Talford in Afghanistan. He was always a cheerful guy who didnt seem to let anything get him down. He was genuinely a great person who always put others above himself and served with great honor. I send my deepest condolences and respect.

32. Terri Wallace July 24, 2016, at 3:21pm

    I loved him the moment I saw how happy he made you. And once I got to know him - loved him even more.
    Tim was so very special to us all. My prayers to you, Shelby and Tim's entire family.

33. Jen Reitz July 24, 2016, at 2:55pm

    This is so sad make my heart hurt too read of this tragic accident. Prayers are with you guys.

34. Jonathan T Staffel July 24, 2016, at 2:45pm

    My deepest condolences to the Talford family. Tim was always full of energy, an unashamed of being himself. It was a privilege to serve with him, and see him grow in an Army environment. He and I served in the same office in Afghanistan together for a year. He was a good soldier, but more importantly a good person. Rest in peace brother.

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