Thomas Lee Taylor

Thomas Lee Taylor, age 65, of Rochester MN passed away on October 9, 2026 at the Stewartville Care Center.

Tom lived in and around Rochester all his life. He graduated from Mayo High School and earned a bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College earning multiple awards for his excellence in science and math. He had multiple jobs through his life finishing with many years at Domino's Pizza where he made many close friends. Tom loved to bike and scuba dive and was meticulous about caring for his beloved farm home. He will be remembered for his kindness, his support for friends and fellow workers, his sense of humor and his love for the sciences.

Tom is survived by his wife Dara and sisters Kim and Wendy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A service to celebrate Tom's life will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN followed by a Celebration of Life reception from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ranfranz and Vine Reception Centre, 5482 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN. A private family interment will be held at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Taylor family; to share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com