Duane Young Obituary

Duane J. Young

Duane J. Young, 87, of Findlay, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Barnesville, the son of Wilbur and Jeanette (Wilson) Young. He married Rhea June Sommer on March 11, 1961, and she preceded him in death Aug. 27, 2022.

Duane's survivors include his daughters, Brenda (Dan) Stimmel of North Baltimore and Carol (Dennis) Greer of Findlay; grandchildren, Tyler Stimmel, Dan Stimmel, Joshua Greer, Lindsey Greer, Erin Greer, and Mason Greer; and great-grandchild, Aiden Riley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandchild, Matthew (Amber) Riley; great-grandchild, Cody Riley; and brother, David Young.

Duane was a drafting engineer, working for Ranco in Columbus and Kuss Corporation and DLM Manufacturing in Findlay. After his retirement, he also worked at the Best Buy distribution center, Findlay. He was an U.S. Army veteran and one of the first S.A.M. missile operators. Duane was a member of Findlay Moose Lodge and Howard United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie and crafting homemade beer with his friend, Larry. Duane also enjoyed working in his lawn, John Wayne movies, and western movies. In the early 1970s, he coached in the Young Miss Softball League in Findlay. Above all else, he enjoyed time with his family especially his grandchildren and attending their sporting and social events.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024, until the time of Duane's funeral at 1 p.m. at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Burial will follow at Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay, where members of Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad will accord military honors.

Memorial contributions may be directed towards charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.