Richard L. Taylor

Richard L. Taylor

Richard Taylor Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2014.
Taylor, Richard L. 88, passed away, Saturday, October 4, 2014. Survived by dearest friend Annette Wipfler and brother of the late Grace Machino. Richard proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II on a submarine. Services: Roadside service and interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Wednesday, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Assn. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Wednesday, 12-1 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.



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Bob Reinisch

November 23, 2014

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Annette Wipfler and all of the Taylor family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Richard's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Nick Nichols

October 12, 2014

To the Taylor Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Richard's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Richard will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”, a member of our Greatest Generation and a great Patriot.

RM3(SS) Richard L. Taylor
US Navy Submarine WWII Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

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