Ralph Taylor

Ralph F. Taylor, 87, of Van Wert, Ohio died 7:45 PM Monday, November 13, 2017 at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born November 15, 1929 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Henry Franklin and Rachel (DeCamp) Taylor.  On January 9, 1956 he married Esther Yvonne Copeland and she survives in Van Wert, Ohio.

Ralph is also survived by 2 sons, David (Cheryl) Taylor of Van Wert and Philip (Chris) Taylor of Butler, Indiana; 4 grandchildren, Andrea (Sean) McKenzie, Nicole Taylor, Jennifer Taylor, and Brian (Ashley) Taylor; and 4 great grandchildren, Hannah McKenzie, Madison McKenzie, Cyane Gaines, and Taylor Gaines.

Mr. Taylor retired from the maintenance department at Eisenhauer Manufacturing in Van Wert and Convoy Care Center in Convoy, Ohio.  He had also worked at the former McKeddie’s Appliances in Van Wert.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force; a member of the Van Wert American Legion and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary; was a former Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader and was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award; and was a member of the Van Wert I.O.O.F.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Patricia Rolsten.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 17, 2017 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Tom Bolton officiating.  Military graveside services will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, Ohio.

Family and friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory.

Preferred memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.