Taft, Erick Robert of Mpls., MN. Born January 17, 1986, died suddenly Jan. 30, 2017 at the age of 31. Preceded in death by stepdad Ken Wild. Survived by mom Anne Taft-Wild; grandma Shirley Wild; father Wladimir Kotsenowsky; close, dear life partner Kristen Shaw; and many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Life Celebration Sun., Feb. 12, 2017 at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 5125 W. Broadway Ave., Crystal 55429. 1pm-2pm Wake, with 2pm Ceremony.