Donald Arley Taylor Sr.

September 25, 1927 - April 20, 2020

Donald Taylor, 92, of Otho passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. A private burial will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Donald Arley Taylor Sr. was born on September 25, 1927 to Dalton and Anna (Walstead) Taylor. He married Arlene Davis on February 24, 1951. Donald worked for the Mead Corporation for many years until he retired. He was a proud boxer and won the Iowa Golden Glove Champ for two years in a row. He was proud to serve in the United States Navy. Donald enjoyed spending his free time at his cabin on Twin Lakes. He loved his family, especially spending quality time with his grandchildren. Donald is survived by his children Donald A. Taylor Jr., Cyndee L. Olson and Timothy M. Taylor; grandchildren Chris Taylor, John Taylor, Megan (Matt) Bigelow, Sarah (Brian) Crowley, Aaron (Rachel) Olson, Jennifer (Eric) Titus, Geoff (Lori) Taylor, Matt (Shelley) Taylor and Emily (Shawn) Oaks; 16 great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Phyllis Dahlstrom and Morella Owens. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene; his parents, Dalton and Anna; his daughter-in-law, Tammy; his son-in-law, Tim; and his 8 siblings. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.