- Date Of Birth: March 6, 1955
- Date Of Death: February 19, 2020
- State: Colorado
Wolfgang R Taylor, of Basalt Colorado passed away at the age of 64
Wolfgang was born in Kaiserlautern, Germany on March 6, 1955 and moved to the United States when he was 14 years old. He attended Cathedral High School in Denver and played soccer for the team. He then received his Bachelor’s degree from Western State College in Gunnison, CO and attended on a full football scholarship as the team’s kicker. In 2009, Wolfgang was inducted into the Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame from Western State for finishing his kicking career with 237 points which set the all-time NCAA record which helped lead the Mountaineers to 3 RMAC titles from 1972-1975. He held the record for longest field goal of 57 yards.
Wolfgang is survived by his Mother, Hannalore Furton and her husband John Furton from Fruita, Colorado. His daughter Nicole Myers and her husband Brandon Myers of Fairfax, Virginia, his ex-wife Cindy Taylor of Virginia Beach, Virginia, several nieces and a nephew and many other family members and friends.
Wolfgang loved his mountains, skiing, football and especially his favorite team the Raiders. He also loved playing golf, throwing horseshoes and swimming in the ocean. He was kind, passionate, loving and would give the biggest “bear hugs”. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. Rest in Peace “Wolfie”. We love you.
