Obituary of Richard Ronald Taylor

Richard Ronald Taylor, age 73, of Ramsey, MN passed away November 19th, 2022 from his one-year battle with brain cancer.   

Richard is preceded in death by his father, Robert Taylor; his mother, Norma Taylor; and nephew, Todd Lundell. 

He is survived by his wife, Karen Taylor; his daughters Rebecca Howe (Jim) and Carrie Bayless (Jason); 4 grandchildren Ethan Bayless, Noah Howe, Zoey Bayless, and Gavin Howe; sisters Karen Lundell (Pete) and Sue Taylor; brother Roger Taylor (Connie); many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. 

Richard had a strong belief in his faith and church.  He loved taking time to go fishing with his family and friends.  He was passionate about traveling and had visited many places all over the world.  He enjoyed collecting pottery and occasionally, golfing.  He loved spending time with his family and friends and would go out of his way to help others.  His humor, positive attitude, and love for others will be remembered and missed by all. 

Services will be held at St. Katharine Drexel Church of Ramsey, 7101 143rd Avenue NW, on Saturday, November 26th, 2022.  Visitation will begin at 10am, followed by the service beginning at 11am.  A light lunch will be provided after the service, followed by an internment at Calvary Cemetery in Anoka, Minnesota.  

Richard was a passionate and active member involved in his church for 17 years.   He has been with the church since its beginning, and his long-time wish was to see their new building come to fruition.  In leu of flowers, please consider donating to Building for Eternity – NOW Fund at the Catholic Church of St. Kathrine Drexel  https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/skd