John "Jack" M. Talbot

John “Jack” M. Talbot, age 61, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on December 8, 2025. Born on July 6, 1964, in Merrill, Wisconsin, Jack was the son of the late Jim and Mary Talbot. Jack graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1983 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education—English, Speech, and Theatre—from UW–Oshkosh in 1987. He began his career as a high school English teacher, sharing his love of literature with students in Horicon and Oshkosh. A lifelong learner and a deeply spiritual person, Jack pursued graduate studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, where he completed his Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Liturgy along with attending the Julliard School of Music in New York. His journey through life took him to New York, Toronto, Chicago, and eventually back to Wisconsin, each place becoming part of his creative and personal story. He worked in religious and music ministries for a number of religious orders and Christian churches in the local area. Jack was a gifted writer, musician, artist, and grief-literacy advocate. Through poetry, music, painting, and teaching, he sought to understand and express the complexities of the human experience. His work—thoughtful, emotional, and deeply honest—reflected a man who saw beauty and meaning in the quiet, broken, and contemplative moments of life. Jack shared this creative work through Jack Talbot LLC, leaving behind a body of art and writing that continues to speak for him. Jack is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ann (Jim) Fowler. He is survived by his brothers Mike (Jean) and Pat (Judy) Talbot; many nieces and nephews; extended family; and friends from the communities he lived in throughout his life. A private funeral service will be held by the family. Memorials in Jack’s honor may be directed to charitable organizations supporting the arts, mental health, grief literacy and social justice causes deeply connected to Jack’s life and work. Jack will be remembered for his creativity, his searching spirit, advocate for social justice and the unique, heartfelt voice and music he brought into the world.

John "Jack" M. Talbot

July 6, 1964 - December 8, 2025