In 1957 he worked as a public school teacher for three years while earning a master's degree in Education from the University of Oklahoma.
After being discharged, Fred earned a bachelor's degree in Education from Northeastern State College, Tahlequah, OK. His military experiences reaffirmed his commitment to continue his formal education and also provided a financial means through the GI Bill. Military service was a maturing experience for Fred, in both age and knowledge. Occupation Forces working as a cryptographer and analyst. The Korean War had just begun, and Fred was deployed for three years in Germany with the U.S. Without the financial means to attend college, Fred joined the Air Force, serving from 1951-55. Like many young people growing up in rural Oklahoma, Fred learned that education was his only means to economic and social mobility. His work experiences ranged from various farm labor jobs of picking cotton and cutting spinach to maintaining a rural newspaper route to sell the GRIT newspaper (5 cents). Reared in a supportive family environment that emphasized family values and stressed a strong work ethic, he learned at an early age to work at any job he could get. Fred's early life in rural Northeastern Oklahoma had a lasting impact on his life and future. He attended Gans public schools and graduated in 1951.
Fred was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, Ar.īorn February 19, 1933, in Gans, Oklahoma, Fred was the youngest of two sons. He is survived by his brother, Leroy Taylor two sons Gregory and Bradley two daughters-in-law, Danielle and Marsha three grandchildren, Andrew, Jackson, and Lindsey. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Janice Anette Willis Taylor, and his parents, Roy and Elsie Taylor. Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.Fred James Taylor, former Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, passed away August 27 in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 88. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL is assisting the family with the arrangements. Special “Thanks” to Jen and the rest of the staff. Memorials may be made to Lincolnland Hospice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Shirley (Floyd) Ray and step-son: Andy Litteral. Norman is also survived by stepsons: Chris (Missy) Litteral of Atwood and Brian (Shelly) Litteral of Ogden, Utah, 8 step-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Beverly, children: Lyle (Sherry) Dorjahn of Atwood, Alan (Cathy) Dorjahn of Mattoon and Elizabeth Ledbetter of Sullivan, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Norman was a member of the James Reeder American Legion Post #770. He was also a life-long booster of pure-bred livestock, former Macedonia 4-H Club leader, former Superintendent of Swine at the Arthur Fair, member of the United Duroc Association, Chester White Record Association and lifetime member of Land of Lincoln Pure Bred Breeders Association. One of his passions was having livestock in his life along with gardening. He showed pure bred swine during his life at county and state fairs. Norman retired from Grand Prairie Elevator, Ivesdale, IL in 1995. He married Beverly Jean Step on Jin Monticello, IL. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served for 4 years, while stationed in Casablanca, North Africa and Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated from Atwood Township High School in 1951. Norman was born to Helen (Quick) and Theodore Dorjahn on Februin rural Piatt County. Pastor Dan Perry of Decatur will preside over the service. Public Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Jat the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL with military graveside rites accorded. Norman Wayne Dorjahn, 87, passed away from this life at 3:22 p.m., Wednesday, Jat his home in rural Atwood.
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