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Obituary for Wayne "Red" Young
Wayne “Red” Young, 84, Oconto passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at Woodland Villages of Oconto. Wayne was born April 26, 1933 in Oconto to the late Howard “Mickey” and Carmen (Harwick) Young. He married Shirley Larmay on November 24, 1956. She preceded him in death on July 23, 2015. Wayne served his country in the US Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching the Packers and pro wrestling, and playing bingo and the slots. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Wayne is survived by four daughters, Victoria Jenkins, Oconto; Margo (Dean) Greetan, Lena; Lisa (Kevin) Ellman, Oconto; Mary (Dean) Pecha, Oconto; three sons, Monty (Peggy) Young, Green Bay; Scott (Pennie) Young, Oconto Falls; Russ (Caroline) Young, Oconto; a sister, Joyce Young, Marinette; a brother, James (Sharon) Young, Menasha; seventeen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Marty Young; three brothers, Jerry, Thomas and Robert Young; three sisters, Rosie Rogers, Betty Coshenet and Pat Tappa.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 7 PM Monday, May 1, 2017. Funeral Services will be conducted 7 PM Monday at the funeral home with Deacon Walter Kaszynski officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
The family would like to thank the staff at Woodland Villages and the staff of Heartland Hospice for the care they have given Wayne.
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