Robert Young

KINGSFORD - Robert "Bob" C.W. Young, 61, of 520 Wilson Ave., Kingsford, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at his home. Bob was born Dec. 11, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Robert P.T. Young and Harriet (Messernecht) Young. He graduated from Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach, Fla., in 1965. Bob went on to attend the University of Florida where he started for the Gators as an offensive lineman and won the Orange Bowl in 1967. Later that year, Bob voluntarily joined the U.S. Navy and served for two tours in Vietnam with the Navy Seabees. He graduated from the University of North Florida in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He married Margaret Harper on Nov. 4, 1973, at Springhill Church in Ocilla, Ga. Bob worked as a manager for the paper industry most of his adult life. He worked in paper plants in Georgia, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, and Michigan. In later years, he worked for the State of Michigan and most recently for United Abrasives. Bob was a member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church where he and his son were altar servers. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and a former member of the Serra Club. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with family, and most of all his children and grandchildren. Bob is survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Aimee (Hans) Whitmer of Gladstone, Natalie (Michael) McWilliams Jr. of Janesville, Wis., Liz (Douglas) Black of Kingsford, and William Young of Kingsford; his mother, Harriet Young Thomson of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; sisters, Dr. Cy (Dr. Michael) Glasser of Potomac, Md. and Liz (Hayden) Abel of Port Aransas, Texas; and grandchildren, Madine, Cecilia and Nicholas and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert P.T. Young and a sister, Tina Weyenberg. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford. Fr. Michael Woempner will officiate. Burial will be at Springhill Church Cemetery in Ocilla, Ga. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences to the family of Robert "Bob" Young can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with funeral arrangements.