William Taunton Sr. Obituary
The memory of William Taunton Sr. (Willmar, Minnesota), born in Eclectic, Alabama, who passed away on September 25, 2025 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Taunton Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Carol; his parents, Otis and Emma; his grandson Beau Taunton; and his son-in-law Elias Dawley.
He is survived by: his children, Diana, Lori Kreps (Rod), Bill Jr. (Julie), Peggy Flaig (Dan), Thomas (Jane), Paul and Peter (Carolina); and his brother Randy (Jerri Andersen). He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church (1818 9th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201). A burial was held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Fairview Cemetery - Willmar (2515 Gorton Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201).
The Willmar School Foundation and United Way were two of his favorites.
October 2, 2025
Akhavan Brothers and Allied International Corp. Family lit a candle
October 2, 2025
Akhavan Brothers and Allied International Corp. Family sent flowers