Delmer E. Young, son of Vernon W. Young and Millie M. (Strine) Young, was born on April 3, 1935 at Seneca, Missouri, and passed away on November 19, 2023 at Thayer County Health Services, Hebron, Nebraska, at the age of 88.
Delmer spent his early years living in Taneyville, Missouri, and the family later moved to Hebron, Nebraska, where he met the love of his life. He was united in marriage to Barbara J. Barnes on January 10, 1954 and to this union two sons were born, Gary L. and Douglas A. He was the service manager for Geis Motors and John Kohl Auto Center in York, Nebraska, for over 40 years. They spent their retirement years living in Chester, Nebraska.
He is a member of the Chester Methodist Church in Chester, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Millie Young; one brother, Alfred Young; two sisters, Leota Clark and Wauneta Packwood.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Young of Chester, Nebraska; two sons, Gary (Billie) Young of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Doug (Jacki) Young of Lincoln, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Paige Young of Lincoln, Nebraska, Sierra Young of Lincoln, Nebraska; one brother, Ronald (Jane) Young of Monticello, Indiana; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, November 25, 2023, Bachelor-Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville, Kansas, conducted by Pastor Brian Faust.
Interment will be at the Chester Cemetery, Chester, Nebraska.
Memorials may be given to the Delmer E. Young Memorial Fund.
Friends may call on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 1 PM to 8 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas, where the family will greet friends from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home of Belleville, Kansas, is in charge of arrangements.