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Luella “Lu” Taylor, age 83, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
For recording of the Graveside Service please go to Mark Taylor's Facebook page.
Memorials are preferred.
Obituary
Luella Taylor's Memorial Folder
Please click the link above to view Luella's Memorial Folder.
Luella “Lu” Ann Taylor was born on September 23, 1936, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Adolph and Ella (Mandler) Piehl. Lu was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on September 24, 1950, both at the Evangelical United Brethren Church now known as the Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. She was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1954. While working full-time and raising a family, Lu furthered her education at the University of Minnesota, Mankato, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Education.
On June 17, 1960, Lu was united in marriage to Earl Taylor at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Jeffrey and Mark. Lu and Earl resided in Gaylord, Minnesota, for two years before moving south of Hutchinson. In 1998, they made their home in Hutchinson. Lu and Earl shared 48 years of marriage until Earl passed away on April 2, 2009.
Lu was employed at the Gaylord Public Schools as a 5th grade teacher for six years. She then became employed at the Hutchinson Public Schools as an Elementary teacher and Special Education teacher for 25 years. She retired on June 1, 1997.
Lu was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for several years and served in various board and committee roles. She was also a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary throughout her adult life. In recent years, she volunteered in the community, at Burns Manor and Harmony River.
Lu enjoyed weekend camping and cabin time with the family, taking trips to Jackpot Junction with Earl, shopping with her granddaughters, and taking each of her grandchildren out to McCormick’s for lunch. She took immense pleasure in making birthdays and holidays incredibly special for everyone. She loved her family including her many nieces and nephews. Her kind heart caused others to surround her and she enjoyed the uniqueness in each person.
On June 8, 2018, when Lu needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. She passed away there as a result of Alzheimer’s on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at the age of 83 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Lu is survived by her:
Sons, Jeffrey Taylor and his wife, Janet, of Hutchinson, MN,
Mark Taylor and his wife, Suzette, of Brownton, MN;
Grandchildren, Adam Taylor (Nikki), Amber Baum (Zach), Jordan Taylor (Ann), Kirsten Wolf (Kendall), and Carrie Pagel (Jordan);
Great Grandchildren, Blake, Maeve, Olivia, and Baby Baum;
Sister-In-Law, Joyce Piehl of Rochester, MN;
Brother-In-Law, Marlin Haag of Glencoe, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Lu is preceded in death by her Parents, Adolph and Ella Piehl; Husband, Earl Taylor; Grandchildren, Andrew Taylor and Lance Taylor; Brothers, Harvey Piehl and his wife, Geneva, Alvin Piehl and his wife, Ruth, Lawrence Piehl and his wife, Edna, Herb Piehl and his wife, Marion, Ben Piehl and his wife, Phyllis, and Bill Piehl; Parents-In-Law, Floyd and Charlette Taylor; Sister-In-Law, Bonnie Haag; and Brother-In-Law, Lee Taylor and his wife Mary.
Donna Engelen says
My sympathies to all of you.
Geri Johnson says
Our sympathies to Lu’s family.
Ralph & Geri Johnson
Jeff & Lori Joyce says
Sending hugs and prayers and to the Taylor family.
Carol Ackland Behning says
Jeff and Mark and families Please accept my deepest sympathy ! Your mom was a very special lady and I so enjoyed visiting with her. The memories last forever, some will be sad, some will be humorous, many will be filled with love !
Marj I Frieler says
My sympathies to all of you.
Joyce Price (Taylor) says
Through all of the years of our visits to MN, Lu & I became more like sisters than cousin in-laws. I truly enjoyed the times we had together & also enjoyed the visits we had with all of you. We shared many memories of life’s happenings. She was very proud of all you, her family. She kept me posted through letters of your happenings. I will miss her for all of her loving ways and the link to all of you!
God be with you, as we know, she is with Him.
Love you all
Teri Knight says
Thinking of you, Mark and family. My deepest sympathy
Dawn says
Our sympathies to the Taylor families.
Sending hugs and keeping you in our prayers.
Tim and a Dawn Halverson
Leann Price says
Jeff and Mark ~ I am sorry to hear about this, although, as we know, she is out of pain and with God. I had the privilege of finally meeting her in person after all of the MN stories Mom, Grandma Taylor and Aunt Joni shared. They looked forward to their trips every year and always came back with awesome memories of the time they spent with Uncle Floyd, Aunt Char, Uncle Earl, Aunt Luella, Joel, Linda and both of you and your families. She has left an amazing legacy and I cherish the time I got to spend with her!
I pray you feel God’s comfort and serenity during this difficult time.
God Bless all of you!
Margie Nelsen says
Mark and Suzette you have my deepest sympathies. Saying prayers of comfort to you.
Kathy Nordby says
I had the pleasure of working with Lu at Park Elementary in Hutchinson. She was a caring and kind teacher to all the students and staff. Blessed be her memory. My sympathies to the family. Kathy Nordby
Betsy and Lowell Himle says
We are sorry to learn about Lu’s passing. We enjoyed working with Lu at Park Elementary for many years. Her students and colleagues benefited from her kind personality, patient nature, and her experience with a challenge early in life. Blessings to your family.
Renee Wetterling says
My sincere sympathy to your family. I loved teaching with her at Park Elementary.