Visitation:
414 E. Main Street New Washington OH 44854 12/14/2016 16:00:00
Service:
North Auburn OH 12/15/2016 11:00:00
Eldon F. Young, age 85, resident of New Washington, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25, 1931 in North Auburn, Ohio to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Wechter) Young. Eldon graduated from New Washington High School and then went on to Tiffin University, where he had graduated with an associate’s degree. He worked as an Accountant/Controller at Ohio Steel Tube in Shelby and has been retired for 35 years. Eldon was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in New Washington, Knights of Columbus and 55 Plus Club. He was also on the board of North Central Electric for 12 years and Clerk for Cranberry Township for 12 years. He had enjoyed cutting wood, raising sheep, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Norma J. (Miller) Young; 4 daughters, Patti (Dan) Tackett and their children, Seth (Karen) Tackett and their children, Brennan, Leila, and Eva; Sarah (Sean) Woodson and their children, Sean Jr. and Jo’i; Shaina (Jordan) Levant and their children, Kailynn and Kaden; Becki (Ben) Kimmel and their children, Ashley (Jake) Tidaback and their children, Amelia and Rowan; Whitney (Scott) Ehrman and their daughter, Maude; Jordan Kimmel and Kilee Kimmel; Shari (Steve) Whisler and their children, Brett (Zach) Briers; Taylor Whisler (Evan); Quinn Whisler (Terry) and son, Lukas; and Izaak Whisler; Amy (John) Arnold and their children, Hannah, Hayley, and Jared Arnold; a sister, Sr. Charlene Young; two brothers, Norbert Young, Dr. Robert (Chris) Young; And several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Eldon was preceded in death by two sons, Jeffrey and Daniel Young; 2 sisters, Mary Angela Hook Horning and, Dorothy C. Kreim; and a brother, Donald Young.
Friends may call at the Secor Funeral Home in New Washington, Ohio on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. A funeral mass will be on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Eric Culler officiating. Burial will follow at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery in North Auburn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mother of Sorrows Maintenance Fund or Stein Hospice of Sandusky. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved, Eldon. Please know that God is aware of your pain and he cares for you. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) . I pray that you are able to find comfort in God’s promise of paradise where there will be no more pain and sorrow (Revelation 21:4,5) and the many wonderful memories of your beloved becoming a reality in the future resurrection in paradise. (Acts 24:15). Please accept my sincere condolences. (JW.org)
Thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Sincere sympathy to the entire Young family’s. Our prayers are with you. Doug and Kay Bishop
Patti, Dan and family, Sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Marsha Ganni, Ashley and Ethan Wenninger
Dear Norma,Patti,Becki,Shari,Amy and families,
May our Lord Jesus bless you with peace, love,courage and strength as you go through this time of tremendous sorrow of the death of your husband,dad,grandpa and great grandpa.
Eldon was a wonderful friend and witness of his strong, catholic faith. Norma, you and Eldon taught us much. Now we are called to grieve your loved one and ours. We love you and are praying for you in your loss, heaven’s gain. Feel God’s presence as He carries you.
Dear Becki and family, very saddened to read about your Father. Met Eldon and Norma at school open houses several times and remember his great smile. He was blessed with a wonderful family. My father was an accountant also, great people. Hard to please sometimes. You and your Mother and sisters are in our thoughts and prayers. Please take care of the grandkids.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying for you and the family.
Dear Norma and Family; I send my sincere sympathy to you with the passing of Eldon. Eldon lived such a good life and now know he has touched the face of God. I can visualize the Wechter reunion welcoming Eldon into their circle!