Charles Robert Taylor

MIDDLETON-Charles Robert Taylor, "Bob", age 81, passed away at Meriter Hospital on Friday, January 8, 2016. Bob was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 14, 1934, the only child of Charles W. and Meta (Small) Taylor. During his boyhood years, Bob achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. After high school, he went on earn a B.A. degree from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in history and political science. Bob enjoyed his days as an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and remained an active alumnus over 50 years. On campus, he met his future wife, Matred. They were married at the Union Avenue Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri in 1956. Bob served in the Army Reserves and was called to active military service during the Berlin Crisis. After Bob's time in the U.S. Army, he returned to Washington University to earn a MHA degree from the School of Medicine under Dr. James Hepner. He began his hospital administration career at Christian Hospital Northwest in St. Louis. In 1973 he accepted a job at Madison Area Technical College in Wisconsin to develop a program in medical office mid-management. He found his greatest challenges and rewards in teaching. After the program was underway, he served almost 20 years for the State of Wisconsin Department of Health before retirement. Matred and Bob enjoyed traveling and were preparing to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Bob was an avid historian of World War II and Civil War, and was a Green Bay Packer fan. Survivors include his wife, Matred, daughter and son-in-law Anita and Bill Doering and grandson Max. Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, WI, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James Iliff presiding. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, LaCrosse, WI. Memorial donations may be made to Omaha Home for Boys, the National Scouting Museum, or the Henry Vilas Zoo. A special thank you to the staff at Meriter Hospital and the Middleton EMT and firefighters. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761