Gerald J. Young, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at House of the Dove Hospice on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Marshfield, WI. He was 88 at the time of his death.
Gerald(Jerry) was born in Marshfield on June 12, 1935 to parents Joe and Marie(Palecek) Young. Jerry graduated from Columbus High School in 1953 and then enlisted in the Army. He served for three years in places as far away as Japan. Upon completion of his service, he attended the University of Stevens Point and Wausau Technical College where he studied Accounting. Jerry’s career with the Weyerhauser Corporation lasted for over 35 years and included various positions in Accounting, Sales, Production and Plant Management.
Jerry met Ardean Sward in Marshfield on Thanksgiving Day in 1956, which happened to be her birthday. They were married on September 28, 1957 at Sacred Heart Church in Marshfield and raised three daughters. They were fortunate enough to celebrate 65 years of a true love story. Ardean passed away on June 27, 2023 and Jerry followed her less than a week later. It brings great comfort to the family that Jerry, the devoted husband, and Ardean, his beautiful girl, are reunited and together forever.
Jerry was dedicated to community service through organizations including the Rotary, Lions, Knights of Columbus, Elks, and he served on the Board of Directors for the Sheltered Workshop. He was also a dedicated and involved church member. He enjoyed fishing in the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico and Canada. Jerry and Ardean spent their retirement in Texas, Arkansas, Arizona and Florida before returning to live in Wisconsin.
Jerry will be dearly missed by his daughters Kathryn (Chris Jahnke)Young of New Carlisle, IN, Lori(James) Brady of Kalamazoo MI, and Ann(Steve) Ronneberg of Naperville, IL. He is further survived by 7 grandchildren: Benson(Elise) Jahnke, Jordan(Katie Swanson) Jahnke, Keegan(Meghan) Jahnke, Aislin(Peter) Zwierzynski, James Brady III, Jake Ronneberg and Sam Ronneberg; and 8 great-grandchildren: Susannah and Arthur Jahnke, Willow and Violet Jahnke, Nora and Logan Jahnke, and Piper and Elliot Zwierzynski. He is further survived by his sister Iris(Roger) Rasmussen of Marshfield, WI, and brothers, Rick(Pat) Young of New Holstein, WI and David(Patti) Young of School Craft, MI.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardean Young, his parents, and an infant son.
A combined Mass of Christian Burial for both Gerald and Ardean will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 10, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Marshfield with Father Daniel Thelen officiating. Music will be provided by the St. John’s Funeral Choir. Military Rites for Gerald following Mass will be provided by the American Legion Post 54. A visitation will be held on Monday at church from 9am until service time. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Columbus Catholic Schools of Marshfield or House of the Dove of Marshfield.
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