Richard Francis Taylor

Princeton - Richard "Rick" F. Taylor peacefully entered into eternal life in his home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was welcomed there by his father and mother, Christopher and Rosaria Taylor, brothers, George Taylor and Anthony Taylor, sisters, Dolores Perry and Lucy Taylor, brother-in-law Clyde Perry and nieces and nephews, Angela Miller, David Miller, Brian Taylor and Barbie Taylor. Rick is survived by his wife Julie (Schmitt) and his children Mindee Taylor, Nicole (Brian) Kelly, Cara (Jessica) Taylor, Caitlan (Jon) Bierbaum and Zachary Taylor and his thirteen grandchildren Jaydyn Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jr, Justin Smith, Jaynee Smith, Calvin Hill, Nora Kelly, Aidan Taylor, Gavin Bierbaum, Richard Fink, Connor Fink, Luciano Bierbaum, Wren Bierbaum and Asher Bierbaum, his sister-in-law Yvonne Taylor, his brother James (Rosie) Taylor, his sister, Mary Taylor and his sister Linda (Carl) Beattie and 89 nieces and nephews who will remember their Papa and brother in Heaven. He was born on October 30, 1955 in Princeton, Illinois. He graduated from La Moille High School in 1973. He served in the United States Army from 1973 to 1979 as a military policeman. He was a sergeant when he was discharged in 1979. After serving in the Army, he served as a police offier in Spring Valley, Sheffield, Buda, Tiskilwa and Princeton until his retirement in 2007. He was one of the founding members of the Princeton Police Department Union. Rick married Julie Schmitt on November 7, 1987 in Princeton, Illinois. He loved to have his family around and welcomed anyone and everyone into his circle (once you met him you became family). He loved helping people in whatever capacity he could. Whatever project he worked on, especially in his "Garage Mahal" was meticulously completed. He was a great one for telling stories (perhaps embellishing the details for effect) and making people laugh. His spirit and laughter will be remembered and cherished by all that were blessed to call him son, husband, dad, brother, papa, uncle or friend. A Rosary will be held at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. 701 E Thompson St. Princeton, Il. Visitation will be held at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. 701 E Thompson St. Princeton, IL. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's in Arlington, Illinois on Wednesday, November 6 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Thadeus Tran officiating. Graveside services to followed at Calvary Cemetery in Arlington, IL. with Father Thadeus Tran. Military Rites Accorded In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Legion, Flags of Freedom in Princeton or the Princeton Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be directed to www.norbnergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.

Richard Francis Taylor

October 30, 1955 - November 1, 2024