Robert Taylor

Dr. Robert Malcolm Taylor Jr. age 75 of Rogers City passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City.

He was born October 21, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert and Lorna (Mundt) Taylor.

Bob graduated from Petoskey High School in 1968; he went on to Michigan State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He earned his Doctor of Dentistry degree from the University of Michigan. Dr. Taylor was a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry. He enjoyed sailing, skiing, hunting and fishing. The most fun he had was doing those activities with his sons.

Dr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Christine; two sons, Dr. Robert Malcolm (Amy) Taylor III and Benjamin Earl (Kelly) Taylor; two grandsons, Robert Malcolm Taylor IV and Isaac Allen Taylor; and two sisters, Jill (Ron) Hewitt and Sally (Ron) Locke.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Saturday, February 28th from 11:00 a.m. through time of his memorial service at 1:00 p.m. followed by a luncheon in the San Luis Rey Room.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Michigan or to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org