- Date Of Birth: June 25, 1939
- Date Of Death: August 14, 2022
- State: Iowa
Robert D. Taylor was born on June 25, 1939, to Alfred and Florence (Van Ekeren) Taylor. He was educated in the Pella Community Schools. On July 27, 1958, he was united in marriage with Marilyn Christophel. To this union, three children were born: Rick, Brenda, and Jeff. Bob lived in the Pella area his entire life.
At the age of eleven, Bob began work as a farm hand for Paul Ter Louw. He was then employed at Roth Associates, next at Pella Rolscreen for ten years, and then at Vermeer for forty years, ending as an engineer technician.
Bob enjoyed wood carving and tinkering in his shop. He believed in working hard. Bob was kind, honest, and giving, serving in quiet, humble ways.
Bob is survived by the following:
Rick Taylor of Pella
Tanner and Jillian Taylor
Colton Taylor (Megan)
Brenda Pitt of Pella
Dustin Pitt (Amanda)
Lacy and Heath Thingstad
Jeff and April Taylor of Pella
Holly Bainum
Lacy Bainum
He is also survived by his sister Sandy (John) Minter and by his brother Jack (Pam) Taylor.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Beverly Anthony, and his brother Jerry Taylor.
