Richard "Rick" was born November 22, 1963 at Minneapolis, MN, the son of James and Lyla (Karlson) Taylor. He eventually settled in Sioux Falls where he was a self employed painter and carpenter for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Rick was also very creative and loved to draw. Rick is survived by his parents, Lila (Greg) Larson of Woodbury, MN, James and (Theresa) Taylor of Tomah, WI; two sons, Jeremy and Cameron, both of Sioux Falls; four grandchildren, Mykala, Isabelle, Cassidy and Hunter; four brothers, Michael (Dolly), Wayne (Peggy), James, Eric (Stephanie); three sisters, Connie (John) Bly, Chrissy (Andy) Whittington, Stacey Taylor; two step siblings, Alyson and Eric Larson; many nieces, nephews; and many loyal and close friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Vivian Taylor, Arthur and Grace Karlson.