Area baseball: Willmar baseball icon passes away

Area baseball: Willmar baseball icon passes away

WILLMAR — Doug Ruter remembers Bill Taunton as a man who was instrumental to the success of American Legion baseball in town and across the state. Rand Middleton recalls Taunton not only being a big part of the baseball community, but also a business man who was a mover-and-shaker in several civic undertakings. Kim Larson will tell you Taunton was a really good boss back in the day. All involved reflected on the life of William "Bill" D. Taunton…