he had for his children and how proud he was of them. Survivors include his wife, Lisa, and children, Olivia and Logan, all of Cedar Rapids; his siblings: Randy (Rusty) Taylor, Chicago, Illinois; Rhonda (Randy) Rowan, Spragueville; Rae (Alan) Flor, Sabula, Iowa; Mary (Francis) Mussmann, Clinton, Iowa; and Donna (Lyman) Lindemier, Cottonwood, Arizona. Also surviving are his parents-in-law, Lee and Carol Eyrich, and sister-in-law, Paula (Steve) Schulte, all of Geneseo, as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends he considered "family." Rick was preceded in death by his parents and his god-parents, John and Christine Nolting. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the loving care given to Rick by the physicians and staff at Mercy Pulmonology Clinic, Mercy Medical Center, Hall-Perrine Cancer Center and Hospice House of Mercy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Rick's honor may be directed to the family. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.stewartbaxter.com/obituaries/Ricky-Taylor?obId=2723585#/celebrationWall