Marquette, MI
Ralph Young, age 93, passed away on May 6, 2025 at DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.
Ralph was born August 30, 1931, in Gladstone, MI, 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, MI
Sons: Phillip Young of Escanaba, MI and Joseph Young Gladstone, MI
Step children: 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, 2025 from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery Chapel in Wells, MI. Military services honoring Ralph will follow at 11:00 AM. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Young family.
Faye Norby - Escanaba, Mi
Leda… oh what a man your husband was. At the V. A. he called me “Trouble” it’s really Faye. So glad he was upstairs to come to my pizza party.The end of last month. He really enjoyed being with his other VA friends. Thanks for such for a memorial last year and two months. I couldn’t have survived without all that wonderful family up there. May my wonderful friend RALPH rest in peace. Until I see him again. Faye.
Gary Lehman - Escanaba, MI
Rest in Peace Ralph!