Virgil Gail Taylor, 91, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Rosewood Estate of Friendship Village.

He was born June 8, 1927 in Brainerd, Minnesota, the son of Virgil and Carrie Taylor and graduated from LaPlata High School in 1944.

Virgil served in the United States Navy during World War II.

He married Deloras Paula Hein on October 17, 1948 in Spencer, Iowa; she preceded him in death February 5, 2014. He was the Meat Department Manager of National T Grocery at the Waterloo and Cedar Falls locations. Afterward, he owned and operated Virg’s Foods and Independence Avenue Liquor until his retirement.

Virgil was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Judi (Doug) Faas of Evansdale, Iowa; three sons: Ronald G. (Renee) Taylor of Des Moines, Iowa, Michael J. (Sherie) Taylor of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Tim N. (Diana) Taylor of Charleston, Illinois; 11 grandchildren: Ty Taylor, Brad Taylor, Jason Taylor, Marcus Taylor, Sara Faas, Casey Taylor, John Faas, Courtney Taylor Ward, Allison Bright, Hannah Taylor and Quinn Taylor; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Virgil was preceded in death by his wife and an infant son, Randy.

He loved golfing, fishing, his wife and his family. He was well-known as the owner of Virg’s Foods for several decades. Known for his quick wit, gift of gab, and passion for his family, he will be sorely missed dearly by friends and family.