Darwin Young

Darwin Wayne Young, age 83, of Danbury, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Darwin was born on October 26, 1931, in Herman, MN, a son of the late Elizabeth Handschug and Allen Young. His early years were spent with the family in the Dairyland area. He then served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On June 18, 1955, Darwin married Lois Jean Hadlock at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Superior, WI. They briefly lived in Superior, and then moved back to the Dairyland area where they have since lived. Darwin worked at O & M Grain Elevator, and then was employed by Clyde Ironworks for many years until his retirement. He also bailed hay and worked as a logger. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Thomas F. Stein post 1901. He had also belonged to the National Rifle Association (NRA), and was a former member of the Siren Lions Club. Darwin enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, ice fishing, canoeing, and going on hay rides. He was a very caring, family man who had simple needs. Although he could be very willful or persistent, he was definitely loveable and loved his family very much. Darwin had a wonderful sense of humor, and was known to pull many jokes and pranks, not only on his family, but friends and acquaintances too. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Allen; and siblings: Kenny Young, Richard Young, Jack Young, Phyllis (Jim) Kewig, Clifford (Yvonne) Young, and two brothers in infancy. Darwin is survived by Lois, his wife of over 60 years; children: Bonnie Young, Brenda (Joe) Hattenberger, Loretta (Dan) Raprager, Dennis Young, and Phyllis (Scott) Meeds; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Diane (Don) Thaemert; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Young, Charlotte Young, and Janice Young; and nieces and nephews. The memorial service for Darwin Young will be conducted at 2:00 pm (visitation 1:00 to 2:00 pm), Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Webster, WI, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Full military honors will follow the service.