William R. Young

Visitation Date: Monday, February 19, 2024
Visitation Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Monday, February 19th, 2024
Funeral Time: 12:00 pm
Place of Funeral: Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
Funeral Notes: Chapel Service at 12:00 p.m. noon at the funeral home
Interment: Mount Emblem Cemetery

William (Bill) R. Young, age 88, passed away Feb. 9, 2024. He was born Nov. 18, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois the son of William and Elizabeth (Rohl) Young. Bill graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago and attended Wright College in Chicago. During his career, Bill was a representative for a large industrial kiln manufacturing company during which time he traveled to many countries around the world. A fun loving man, Bill loved and cared for his family, not only his three children, but also his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There would always be a smile on Bill’s face and laughter in his soul. Boating, camping, and his dog Andy are just some of the things Bill enjoyed during his life. Bill always enjoyed a cold beer with family and friends. He loved large family gatherings as well as quiet retreats to his camper trailer. His resounding voice could garner the attention of many and captivate a room. Bill was married to his first wife Sharon for 25 years. Later Bill married Donna, to which he lived out the remainder of his life. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded by Sharon (Ryan) [first marriage], Donna (Grischow), his daughter-in-law Terry Young (Randy), and his grandson Kevin Young. Bill is survived by his son Randy (US Navy ret.) along with his grandchildren William and Dennis, and great-grandchildren Kevin (KJ), Isabel, and Kaden. He is also survived by his son William A. (Bill) and his wife Julie (Schreibung), his granddaughter Mandy and her husband Brent Blackowicz with great-grandchildren Veyda and Quinn, and his granddaughter Michelle. Additionally, Bill is survived by his daughter Beth and her husband Brian Carlson, his granddaughter Sharon and her fiancé Ashton Dsouza, and his granddaughter Stephanie and her husband Donnie Pezzetti with great-granddaughter Aria. Bill is also survived by his sister Betty Jarosch along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bill’s dog Andy is spending his days living with his granddaughter Mandy’s family.