Michael K. Youngberg

Michael Karl Youngberg, 75, of Iron Mountain, MI passed away peacefully at his home early Thursday morning, June 24, 2021. Mike was born September 8, 1945 in Iron Mountain, MI, son of Rudolph and Ethel (Cook) Youngberg of Iron Mountain and Commonwealth. He attended Dickinson Area Catholic Schools and St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served as an altar boy during his school years. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1963. Mike Proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for three years.While in Germany and during his free time, Mike served as a bouncer at the Enlisted Men’s Club. After an honorable discharge from the Army in 1966, Mike went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Business management at Northern Michigan University. One of Mike’s dreams was to revisit Germany and Amsterdam, and in 2018, he and Sue fulfilled that dream with a three-week vacation to Europe. Mike met his wife Susan while attending Northern Michigan University at the Residence Center in Iron Mountain. They started dating in April of 1970 and were married on September 4, 1971. They were to celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. Mike was civic minded and involved in humanitarian activities within the community. Mike was a past member of the Elks where he served as Exalted Ruler, Chairman of Handicapped Children Committee, Bingo Chairman, and was awarded Elk of the Year. he also helped at the Salvation Army with his wife, Sue. Mike was a member of the American Legion Uren-Cooper-Johnson Post in Iron Mountain and remained a member of St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church his entire life. Although a very private person, Mike loved his work and took enormous pride in his chosen career at the U.S. Post Office. He was also the successful owner of American Burial Vault Works for over 40 years and felt it was an honor to provide his service to families of the deceased. Mike was an avid reader and believed that learning was a life-long experience. With that in mind, he enjoyed being a member of Bay Life at West Campus. Mike and Sue also enjoyed traveling and spent the last nine winters with friends in Arizona and Nevada, especially their good friends, Mike and Debbie Floriano. During more relaxed times, he enjoyed having coffee with the Picucci family at Moose-Jackson Cafe on Saturday mornings. During the weeks before COVID, Mike met other close friends at various restaurants for morning coffee. Mike and Sue were like family to many of their friends and their friends’ children. They were often referred to as Uncle Mike and Auntie Susie. He treasured his four godsons: Tony Picucci, Brian Bennett, Jake Knoke, and Chris Strong. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Sue, one sister-in-law, Karen (Ossie) Weinert; nephews, Ossie Sam Weinert and Chris Strong; great-niece, Chloe Weinert; and many other nieces, nephews and good friends. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by a sister, Agnes (Tweede) LaHaie; brother, Ted Youngberg; brother-in-law, Robert LaHaie; sister-in-law, Sandra Strong; nephew, Dan Weinert; as well as father-in-law and mother-in-law Sam and Evelyn Strong. Visitation and Military Honors will be held at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 9:00am -10:30am. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11:00am. Fr. Janusz Romanek will officiate. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at both Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, and Dickinson County Hospital in Iron Mountain. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Morel, Dr. Schroeder, and OSF Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Mike’s name be made to the American Legion Uren-Cooper-Johnson Post 50 (916 River Avenue, Iron Mountain, MI 49801) Condolences may be expressed to the family of Michael K. Youngberg online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Michael K. Youngberg

September 8, 1945 - June 24, 2021