Leonard Taylor

Leonard D. Taylor, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center in Bluffton. He was born August 6, 1935, in Fort Wayne to Glenn J. and Grace (Traster) Taylor. He was married July 22, 1955, in Columbia City to Pearl E. Harriott.
A 1953 graduate of Ossian High School, he retired from Peyton’s Northern Distribution in 1998 after 15 years of service. He worked with Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel following retirement for four years. He worked as a security guard with Lutheran Hospital for 8½ years, was a millwright for 10 years and worked for Gerber Feed Mill in Bluffton.
He was a member of Living Water United Church in Bluffton, where he served as lay leader for several years. He was instrumental in the start of high school bowling league in Bluffton, enjoyed ballroom dancing, card games, singing and helping others. He served in the Indiana National Guard from 1953 to 1958.
He is survived by his wife of Bluffton; two daughters, Cheryl Thompson; and Laura Taylor, both of Bluffton; son, Michael Taylor of Manitou Beach, Michigan; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gerald and Laurel Taylor; sister, Marilyn Burke; and granddaughter, Kristen R. Taylor, Pharm D.
Visitation will be four hours prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, December 7 at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Officiating will be Pastor Clark Stoller. Burial will be at Old Salem Cemetery in Bluffton.
Memorials may be made to Living Water United Church or Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation.
Arrangements provided by Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwincaleharnish.com.