William R. Taliaferro

February 9, 1947 - March 25, 2020

William R. “Bill” Taliaferro of Chesterbrook, PA died peacefully at home on March 25. 2020. He was born in Atchison, Kansas and grew up in Effingham, Kansas. His parents were William D. Taliaferro and Alice Cooper Taliaferro. Bill recently retired from Blue Mountain Quality Resources as Global Sales Manager. He was the beloved husband of Susan G. Kersch and the devoted father of Kelli Lynn Steindl and Hillary Christine Chan (Alvin). Also survived by step daughter Grace Kerschensteiner. Five grandchildren, Jordyn and Ryder Steindl, David, Annabelle, and William Chan. Siblings, Joan Berry (Charles), Connie Berry(Kenneth). Janet Anstaett (Robert), and Hal Taliaferro. Bill graduated from Washburn University with a BS is political science. He was active in his fraternity. Bill was a life long athlete. In high school he lettered in three sports. He ran in competitive races for 40 years. In most recent years he was often at the gym at 5:30AM. Bill and Susan enjoyed travel including their honeymoon in Cuba. Two years ago he was in Colorado for Spring skiing and catch up with a class mate after 50 years. Bill coached many of his daughters sports teams. He was also active in Kiwanis. Always participated in church activities. At Wayne Presbyterian he was an usher and active in Fellowship events. He also participated in the urban ministry of Wayne Presbyterian at the Common Place in Southwest Philadelphia. His memorial service will be held at Wayne Presbyterian at a future date. Memorial Contributions maybe made in his memory to the Common Place Ministry c/o Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 East Lancaster Ave, Wayne PA 10987. Check back to this site for the Memorial Service information.