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CPT Lloyd Melvin Taplett

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Birth	:	25 Jul 1924 Tyndall, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	25 Jun 2006 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5786018, -96.7117004
Plot	:	Section 3
Description	:	Lloyd Melvin Taplett died peacefully at home on June 25th, 2006 at the age of 81. Lloyd was born in Tyndall, SD, July 25, 1924, to Herman L. and Emily (Nedvidek) Taplett. He was a lifetime resident of Sioux Falls and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. After graduating from Washington High School, he earned a B.A. Degree in Economics from Augustana College and a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Nebraska. Lloyd was a lifetime educator. He was the academic dean and first instructor at the Sioux Falls Campus of Huron University now known as Colorado Technical... Read More	Lloyd Melvin Taplett died peacefully at home on June 25th, 2006 at the age of 81. Lloyd was born in Tyndall, SD, July 25, 1924, to Herman L. and Emily (Nedvidek) Taplett. He was a lifetime resident of Sioux Falls and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. After graduating from Washington High School, he earned a B.A. Degree in Economics from Augustana College and a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Nebraska. Lloyd was a lifetime educator. He was the academic dean and first instructor at the Sioux Falls Campus of Huron University now known as Colorado Technical University. In addition, he taught at Washington High School, Whittier Junior High, National College and Augustana College. As a community leader, he founded the Big Brother Movement through the Y.M.C.A.; the first Junior Achievement Program for Sioux Falls and the State of South Dakota; the Dock Procedure Training Program for Motor Carrier Transportation (which gained national recognition); the Toastmaster Club Number 2988; and the Sioux Falls Human Resource Association. Not only was Lloyd's leadership recognized locally, but he received state and national awards. He received the SD Bar Association Liberty Bell Award; Boss of The Year; and was listed in "Who's Who in America", "Who's Who in the Midwest", "Who's Who in the World", "Who's Who in Business and Finance" and was listed in "Who's Who Among America's Best Teachers". In addition, Lloyd acquired the highest public speaking award from Toastmasters International and received certification as an Accredited Personnel Manager (APM) and Professional Human Resources – LIFE (PHR LIFE) from the American Society for Human Resources. Lloyd served on several Boards of Directors, wrote over one hundred magazine articles, gave college graduation commencement speeches, conducted various workshops and was the first Sioux Falls educator to become a lifetime member of the SD Educational Association; National Education Association; Veterans of Foreign Wars and was an Elk's Club member for over 30 years. He was a World War II and Korean War U.S. Marine Corps veteran of which he was honorably discharged as a Captain. His most recent accomplishment was the publication of a reference book, American Business. Lloyd was married to Alice June Hawn who died in 1956. They had 2 daughters Virginia Olson, Sioux Falls; and Sharon (Chaples) Taplett, St Cloud, MN. He then married Patricia Ann Sweeney in 1958 and they had 4 daughters: Carla Thomsen, Sioux Falls; Carolyn Wilkins (Doug) Plymouth, MN; Catherine Allen (Doug) Harrisburg; and Colleen Lunstra (Karlan), Brandon. He had 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

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Where is CPT Lloyd Melvin Taplett's memorial?
CPT Lloyd Melvin Taplett's memorial is located at: Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA.
When did CPT Lloyd Melvin Taplett death?
CPT Lloyd Melvin Taplett death on 25 Jun 2006 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.5786018
Longitude: -96.7117004

Family Members:

Parent

PVT Herman Leopold Taplett

(1880 - 1949)

Emily N. Nedvidek Taplett

(1880 - 1960)

Spouse

Patricia Ann Sweeney Taplett

(1929 - 2018)

Alice June Hawn Taplett

(1925 - 1956)

Siblings

Irene Marquarite Taplett Warga

(1903 - 1978)

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