Ralph Young

Ralph was born August 30, 1931, in Gladstone, the son of William G and Sophia J (Baker) Young.

Ralph was a lifelong Yooper and traveler; he enjoyed family gatherings, golfing, hunting, swimming, fishing, riding bikes, growing vegetables and helping others.

Ralph was employed with Mead Paper for 26 years and he also worked for the City of Gladstone Power Plant for 12 years. He was a proud member of the VFW and a lifetime member of the American Legion.

He proudly served in the United States Navy and made many friends throughout his life.

Ralph is survived by: wife, Leda Young; daughter, Leslie (Douglas) Massignan of Crystal Falls, Mich.; sons, Phillip Young of Escanaba and Joseph Young Gladstone; stepchildren, Jacqueline (Randy), Matthew (Celina), Melissa (Erin) and their extended families; grandchildren, Craig LaRose (Laurie) and their daughter Brianne (Derek), Matthew Young (Isabella) and their daughter Merlin, daughter-in-law, Debra Young of Gladstone and her daughter Bobbie-Jo; grandchildren-in-law, Jason (Erin) and Andrew (Tuuli) Massignan and their children.

Ralph is preceded in death by: his parents, sons David and James Young, brothers, William, Edmund, Larry, Robert and Lloyd Young, sister: Lorraine Russell, grandsons (in law) Jedidiah and Joshua.

Family will receive friends on Friday, May 16 from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery Chapel in Wells, Mich. Military services honoring Ralph will follow at 11 a.m. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Young family. To offer an online message of sympathy please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com