Robert F. Taylor ’59

Husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bob died Sept. 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Davenport, Iowa, and lived in Plainfield, N.J., and Gardner, Mass. before moving to Winnetka, Ill., where he graduated from New Trier High School. A mechanical engineering major at Princeton, Bob ate at Colonial Club and swam with the freshmen before finding his home with the Nassoons and forging friendships with that group that lasted all his life.

While serving in the Navy, Bob met and married the love of his life, Beth Bradley, a marriage that lasted 54 years. After leaving the Navy, Bob and Beth moved to Wisconsin, living first in Milwaukee and then Racine. Bob held leadership positions at Rexnord, Enerpac, and Erie Manufacturing, and served on many corporate and nonprofit boards. Bob and Beth raised a family of three girls, were actively involved in the Episcopal Church and Prairie School, and in their spare time enjoyed tennis, golf, concerts, and relaxing at their second home in Tucson, Ariz. Throughout his life, Bob made and valued many friendships from all parts of his life.

Predeceased by his wife, Bob is survived by his daughters Margy, Mary ’87, and Cathy; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his sisters Susan and Mary.