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YOUNG, Richard Glen 1943-2011

YOUNG, ROETHLER, PERRIN

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 11/14/2011 at 15:09:14

CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Richard "Dick" Young, age 67, of Charles City, died on Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Hickory Hills Woods near Bassett.

Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Hauser Funeral Home, Charles City.

Richard Glen Young was born on November 21, 1943, in Charles City, the son of Glen and Eva (Roethler) Young. He received his education in Charles City, graduating in 1962.

On Aug. 23, 1964, at First Congregational Church in Charles City, he was united in marriage to Kay Perrin. To this union, two children were born.

Dick and Kay were lifelong residents of Charles City. He worked construction for Bud Moltz, and started Young Construction, LTD., after Bud's retirement. He owned and operated the company with his wife until the time of his death. Dick was an avid deer and turkey hunter. He captured many wildlife photos on his trail cameras and loved sharing them with his friends and family. He maintained a very large garden. The family spent many weekends camping, having bonfires, fishing, and hunting in the woods.

Dick enjoyed ballroom dancing with Kay, performing magic tricks, clowning, and listening to his favorite gospel musicians, The Gaithers and Lynda Randle.

Living family members include his wife of 47 years, Kay; two children, Brian (Heidi) Young of Ionia, Jill (Bill) Eckenrod of Waverly; four grandchildren, Jordan, Jacob, Haley, and Trey; two sisters, Betty Attleson of Rochester, Minnesota, Mary (Joe) Koenigsfeld of Dakota City, Nebraska; a brother, Bill (Shirley) Young of Gladbrook; a sister-in-law, Julie Young of Oakland, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter in infancy, Faith Eckenrod; and a brother, Don.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Floyd County Museum, 500 Gilbert St., Charles City, IA 50616.

The Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com .

Mason City Globe Gazette online, November 14, 2011
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Photo from Hauser Funeral Home website.


 

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