A Celebration of Life Service for Charles “Charlie” Taylor, age 79, of Storden, will be held Monday, December 1st at 11:00 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church in Storden. Burial will be in the church cemetery in rural Storden.
A visitation for Charlie will be held on Sunday, November 30th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Storden Community Center in Storden. Visitation will continue Monday, December 1st at Bethany Lutheran Church in Storden for one hour prior to the service from 10 AM to 11 AM.
Charlie Taylor passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24th at the Valley View Manor in Lamberton with his family at his side.
Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Charlie may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com
Charles “Charlie” Arnold Taylor was born on January 13, 1946, to Dale and Clara Belle (Reeverts) Taylor in Dickens, Iowa. The family moved to a farm north of Storden in 1947, a community Charlie would cherish his entire life. He attended Storden Public School and was a lifelong member of Bethany Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed in 1961.
On October 13, 1964, Charlie eloped with the love of his life, Louise Ayres, and “tied the knot” in Comfrey, Minnesota. Together they raised five daughters who were his pride, joy, and the heart of every Sunday dinner.
Charlie farmed with his dad and worked for Campbell’s Soup, Cottonwood County, and Grams Feed Mill. He later launched his own backhoe business, where he earned a reputation for dedication, honesty, and excellent customer service. For many years he also operated the road grader for Storden Township.
A man who loved to stay busy, Charlie enjoyed horses and trail rides and served as a member, and longtime president, of the Storden Saddle Tramps. He was deeply committed to his community, serving 27 years on the Storden Fire Department, including over a decade as Chief, as well as time on the Regional Fire Board and Cemetery Board. He took great pride in a well-kept lawn and was always tinkering with machinery. Above all, he treasured time with his family.
Charlie will be remembered for his unforgettable laugh, fun-loving humor, humble nature, respect for others, and unwavering work ethic. He touched countless lives with his kindness and integrity and was the best husband, dad, papa, uncle, and friend.
Charlie passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. His legacy lives on in the love he showed, the examples he set, and the memories he leaves behind.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Louise Taylor, of Lamberton; daughters Dawn (Rick) Byers of Currie, Paula (Paul) Parker of Storden, Terri (Lydell) Sik of Lamberton, Nicole (Brett) Baumann of Lamberton, and Tori (Ryan) Anderson of Westbrook; grandchildren, Joseph, Patrick, Prestin (Melinda), Pryce (Jena), Pasyn, Kalea (Brian), Bostyn (Amber), Carley (Zach), Lane (Cassidy), Lincoln (Alison), and Olivia (Cole); great-grandchildren, Andrew, Myles, Calvin, Ally, Hartley, Ty, Emerson, Loriana, Charlie, Huck, Conway, McCoy, Knox, Stetsyn, Austyn, Colter, and two on the way; brother, Jerry (Kathy) Taylor; sister, Cindy Swenhaugen; sister-in-law, Jean (Paul) Leopold; brothers-in-law, Jerry Rasmussen and Bill Blanchette; special friend, Doug Bakke; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Andy Glanzer; grandsons, Aaron and Cole Baumann; sisters, Janice Marsh and Nancy Rasmussen; brother, Jack Taylor; parents-in-law, Lena and Joseph Ayres; brothers-in-law, Dave Swenhaugen and Richard Ayres; sisters-in-law, Belle (Gerald) Parker and Marlys Blanchette.
Blessed be the memory of Charlie Taylor, who leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, and integrity that will be remembered for generations.