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Don married Rita (Straub) on Dec. 28, 1973, in Ellinwood, Kansas. Together, they shared an enjoyment of travelling and fishing together.
Donald earned a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from K-State University. Over the years, he worked for SarTech Corporation.
Donald is survived by his wife Rita, Manhattan; sons, Jarrod (Michelle) Taylor, Wamego, KS; Lee (Megan) Taylor, Eskridge, KS; his mother, Geraldine; a brother, Edward (Pam) Taylor, Jetmore, KS; sisters, Susan (Emmett) Aistrup, Hanston, KS, Jody Taylor, Larned, KS; and 7 grandchildren, Julia (Ector) Diaz, Jordan (Karly) Taylor, Joslyn Taylor, Jace Taylor, Michael Taylor, Lacy Taylor, Mathew Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald, Sr.; his step-father, Don Moundy; and 2 great-grandkids, Nikolas and Cecelio Diaz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center, Manhattan, KS.
A visitation will be held the evening prior from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, with reciting of the rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M.
Memorials may be made to Birthright International, Tunnel to Towers, or PreBorn Ministries, in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
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