Daniel L. Taylor's Obituary
Decatur – Daniel L. Taylor, 77, of Forsyth passed away on February 28th with his loving wife by his side.
Dan was born on August 5th, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio. He married Jean (Schmidt) on September 28, 1974 in Decatur, IL. He attended Heidelberg college, received his engineering degree at Ohio State, and his MBA at Illinois State. He worked at AE Staley for 15 years and represented Hydrotex for 32 years.
Dan is survived by his wife, Jean, his sister Donnalee Taylor, his children Robert and Sue (Mastin) Muschal, Katherine Eubank, Mark Muschal, Andrew Taylor, his grandchildren Megan Muschal, Sarah Trumbull, Katie Dickerson, Megan Harris, Britney Norman, Alyssa Muschal, Sophia Taylor, Julen Taylor, and 10 great grandchildren.
Dan enjoyed playing bridge and euchre as well as traveling anywhere he could talk Jean into going. He was also an avid reader and a diehard Buckeye football fan.
Visitation will be Sunday April 8, 2018, from 2 to 3 pm at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral. Funeral service to celebrate his life will be 3 pm in the funeral home.
The family of Daniel L. Taylor is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Daniel L. Taylor: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/S589PT6ZT8YB48NX
What’s your fondest memory of Daniel?
What’s a lesson you learned from Daniel?
Share a story where Daniel's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Daniel you’ll never forget.
How did Daniel make you smile?