He was born June 8, 1927 in Brainerd, Minnesota, son of Virgil and Carrie Taylor. He graduated from LaPlata High School in 1944.
He married Deloras Paula Hein on October 17, 1948 in Spencer, Iowa; she preceded him in death on February 5, 2014.
He was the Meat Department Manager of National T Grocery at the Waterloo and Cedar Falls locations. Afterward, he owned and operated Virg’s Foods and Independence Avenue Liquor until his retirement.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Virgil was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Judi (Doug) Faas of Evansdale; three sons Ronald G. (Renee) Taylor of Des Moines, Michael J. (Sherie) Taylor of Cedar Falls, and Tim N. (Diana) Taylor of Charleston, Illinois; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife and an infant son, Randy.
Virgil loved golf, fishing, and his wife and family. He was well-known as the owner of Virg’s Foods for several decades. Known for his quick wit, gift of gab, and passion for his family, he will be sorely missed dearly by friends and family.
Services:
10:30 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1149 Hammond Ave., Waterloo
Visitation:
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Locke Funeral Home; also for one hour prior to services at the church.
Cemetery:
Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens; military honors will be conducted by Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49 and the United States Navy Funeral Honor Guard
Memorials:
Cedar Valley Hospice
Locke Funeral Home, Inc.
He was born June 8, 1927 in Brainerd, Minnesota, son of Virgil and Carrie Taylor. He graduated from LaPlata High School in 1944.
He married Deloras Paula Hein on October 17, 1948 in Spencer, Iowa; she preceded him in death on February 5, 2014.
He was the Meat Department Manager of National T Grocery at the Waterloo and Cedar Falls locations. Afterward, he owned and operated Virg’s Foods and Independence Avenue Liquor until his retirement.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Virgil was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Judi (Doug) Faas of Evansdale; three sons Ronald G. (Renee) Taylor of Des Moines, Michael J. (Sherie) Taylor of Cedar Falls, and Tim N. (Diana) Taylor of Charleston, Illinois; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife and an infant son, Randy.
Virgil loved golf, fishing, and his wife and family. He was well-known as the owner of Virg’s Foods for several decades. Known for his quick wit, gift of gab, and passion for his family, he will be sorely missed dearly by friends and family.
Services:
10:30 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1149 Hammond Ave., Waterloo
Visitation:
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Locke Funeral Home; also for one hour prior to services at the church.
Cemetery:
Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens; military honors will be conducted by Cedar Falls AMVETS Post 49 and the United States Navy Funeral Honor Guard
Memorials:
Cedar Valley Hospice
Locke Funeral Home, Inc.
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