Elmer Young

Elmer Lewis Young, 85, of West Liberty, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Vancrest of Urbana. He was born in Marysville, Ohio on October 20, 1930 to the late Lewis Wesley and Minnie Victoria (Boystel) Young. On June 2, 1951 he married the former Mary Winkhart and she survives.

He is also survived by his seven children, David Young of West Liberty, Deborah (David) Wallace of West Liberty, Terry (Ron) Vanest of Prospect, Mary (Rodney) Vest of West Liberty, Kim Young of Bellefontaine, Mark (Janet) Young of West Liberty, and Brenda (Eric) Knepper of Urbana; special sister-in-law’s, Arlene Voke and Marianne Young; 33 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Elmer was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Charlie, Ray, Richard, Robert, Phillip and Norman; and his sisters, Marjorie, Nancy, Sue, and Betsy.

Elmer was a graduate of Concord Local in 1948 and then attended The Ohio State University, majoring in Vo-Ag Education. As a young man, Elmer began an exceptional career raising, breeding, and showing Ayrshire cattle. During this time, he received several accolades including, High Herd Butterfat, High Cow Milk Production and High Herd Milk Productions. After this, he farmed locally for 35 years, operating Bonded Oil in Urbana, working for Craig’s Elevator from 1979 to 1995, and retiring from Kroger’s in Urbana after 10 years.

He was a member of the West Liberty Church of God. Elmer enjoyed The Ohio State Buckeyes, The Cleveland Browns, working in his garden and growing his Gladiolus and Mums. He also loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren in sporting activities and extracurricular activities. His most cherished time was spent with his family at various gatherings and meals. During this time, he instilled his family, they can never say “I love you” enough.

Pastor Ron Irick will officiate a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the West Liberty First Church of God, 315 Liberty Street, West Liberty. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9th from 3 to 7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery in West Liberty.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in West Liberty.

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