Richard A. Taylor

Richard Allen Taylor, age 89, passed away In Minocqua on Thursday,February 8, 2018 after a short convalescence from hip surgery. He was born on January 11, 1929 in Coldspring, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Margaret Lean Taylor. He graduated from Jefferson High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. On June 1, 1957 he married Myrna Olive Schlei of Green Bay, Wisconsin and began their life together in Jefferson. In the early 1960s they became residents of Fort Atkinson’s South 6th Street neighborhood where they raised a family of three children. Richard, known to family and friends as Dick, was a tireless and dedicated provider, working at GM’s Janesville plant for 41 years. He was an avid and capable do-it-yourselfer and handyman. In addition to being active in the community with his wife and family, he enjoyed annual deer hunting trips to Lake 16 near Cable with “the gang” from Whitewater and was a champion tennis player in the Fort Atkinson city league. Dick and Myrna happily retired to Minocqua in the early 1990’s, to the house he and his father built on Bolger Lake. They enjoyed the Northwoods lifestyle and their many visitors, and traveled to California, Texas and Alaska to visit their children and family. Dick was an active member of the local American Legion, selling raffle tickets while socializing with tourists, and serving in the Honor Guard. Dick was well liked by family and friends. He was a great storyteller with a keen sense of humor, loved to laugh, and made it easy for others to share their stories and see the lighter side of life. Richard was preceded in death by his twin brother Robert, and his brothers James, and Francis. He is survived by Myrna, his wife of 61 years, his sister Helen Taylor Daml, daughters Karen (John), Janice (Tom), son Richard (Krisi), grandchildren Anna and Caitlin, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held in Minocqua on Wednesday morning, February 21, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8781 Brunswick Road. Visitation begins at 10:00 with a service at 11:00 and refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church.

Richard A. Taylor

January 11, 1929 - February 8, 2018