Rev. Robert “Pastor Bob” Lee Young, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital after a long courageous battle of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was born on April 11, 1944 in Angola, IN, the son of Dayton and Evelyn J. (German) Young. He was a 1962 graduate of Edon High School. Bob received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from The Ohio State University. He was ordained a minister in 1984 from Trinity Lutheran Seminary and served as pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waldo, OH and Faith Lutheran Church in Fremont, OH until he retired.
Bob married Jerie Croft on June 7, 1980 in Edon, OH and she survives. He served in the US Air Force during Vietnam and received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Good Conduct Medal; Air Force Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and was an avid OSU, Lions and Dodgers fan. Bob also enjoyed wine making with the “Three Amigos”, singing and playing in the Bell Choir. He loved watching his grandchildren’s activities and loved his dog, Cooper.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of forty-one years, Jerie Young, Fremont, OH; children, Paige (David) Conklin, Marion, OH, Katherine (Brett) Hannum, Bowling Green, OH, Matthew Young, Bellevue, OH; grandchildren, Emily, Tristan and Aubrey Conklin, Karliann and Evelyn Hannum; sister, Vicki Hurd, Bryan, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Thomas Hurd.
“Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Visitation: Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Services: Monday, January 17, 2022, 11:00 am at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 212 N. Clover St, Fremont, OH with one hour of visitation at church prior to services.
Burial: McGormely Cemetery military honors will be provided by the VFW and American Legion.
Memorials can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Gallant Few Veteran’s Organization or your local Humane Society.
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Nyle Shade
Bob, IS a good and caring man! Always enjoyed seeing him at the family gatherings and discussing important things like OSU football! Our father always enjoyed seeing him also. We are forever grateful for him being able to deliver the eulogies at our parents funeral. We were blessed. The passing is painful for us but am very happy he is no longer in pain and is with our Lord in heaven. God bless!
Scott Dick
I loved Bob. He was an amazing man and a fine example of a caring human being. We will be worse off without him, but the blessing is that we were able to experience him. Godspeed Bob.
Thank you for your leadership and example.
Jim Dumke
Bob was a colleague in ministry, a friend and a true blessing (and fun to be around, in the process). I especially enjoyed the Tuesday Pastors’ Studies that he hosted at Faith. I will be in New Jersey on Monday, but my thoughts and prayers will be in Fremont.
Blessings to all and especially Bob’s family,
Jim Dumke,
David Clunk
My sincere condolences to the Family of Bob Young!
I got to know Bob through our Church basketball league when he was Pastor at Waldo Lutheran Church in Waldo Ohio. Bob was very competitive on the court, always doing Gods work. Bob had the ability to relate life situations, to Biblical reference and explain in ways that made more sense to me. I know Bob touched my life and I know many others!
God Bless you Robert! RIP.
Edward J. Schleter
To Bob’s family and loved ones
Pastor Bob Young was a bright spot in my life most weeks over the past 7 or 8 years
He, along with Pastor Gerry Gosnell, were the two who invited me to be members
of the Lutheran Pericope Group.
Bob’s ecumenical attitude not only made me feel welcome, but the faith that underlaid
his sharing about Jesus Christ in the gospels, supported my own faith.
May Bob now be experiencing the Truth and the Life in Jesus Christ
Rev. Edward J. Schleter,
Catholic priest in residence at Sisters of Mercy St. Bernardine Home
Char Word
Jerie and family ~ We are so sad to hear of Robert’s passing. Our families have so many great memories spent together. We are praying for strength for each of you during this difficult time. Wayne & Char
Shirley Harding
I remember this mischievous little boy they called “Porky” from Edon, Ohio. What a character he was.
His dad was my dad’s cousin. We went to Luther League the same time. I remember how surprised I was when I heard he became a minister.
I am sure he will be missed by many. My condolences to all. Prayers and hugs Robert Lee.
Karen Heffley
So sorry for your loss !!!! My thoughts are with you Paige and family..
Kathy & Ron Berger
Jerie & Family,
You have our sympathy.
Pastor Bob was one of our favorite ministers & people in general. Our best conversations were at the Leow’s summer party and of course in church! We are saddened by the loss of Pastor Bob who touched so many lives.
Our love and condolences, Ron & Kathy Berger
Dinah Dwyer
Matt and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Pastor Bob’s passing. I golfed with him and he always had a funny story to tell. Always upbeat and fun. May he Rest In Peace and may God give you comfort knowing he’s with Jesus.
Sincerely
Dinah Dwyer
Cindy and Wade Young
Jerie, Matt and family,
We are sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. May your faith comfort you during this difficult time and give you peace as he rests in the hands of his heavenly Father.
Pr. Alan Brown
Pastor Bob was a deeply committed follower of Christ. Each week for 9 years we were part of a pericope group. Bob invited me to be a part of the group, made me feel welcome, and he brought his passion for the gospel to the discussion. I am blessed to have known him. I will remember his smile and his humor.
Randa Palmer
I have very pleasant memories of going to church in Waldo. Bob was always there for everyone.
He was a good example of being a strong leader, family man, and always a friend to the community as well as our church members. Having worked on many internship committees with him, I can say that he was definitely one of the “three amegos.” Sorry to the family for their loss. He ran the good race. “Well done good and faithful servant.”
Barbara Mason
So many great memories of growing up in Edon with the Young family. So thankful for our families being so close. Robert will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers Jerie and family. Love Barb and Kenny
Liane Taylor
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Robert through Vicki and, the few times we crossed paths, I found him to be charming, intelligent and funny. My prayers go out for you and your family and also to the Hurd family.
Pat Badkey
So sorry to hear about Bob’s death. Steve and I will always remember his kindness, care and sense of humor. He was always had a smile on his face it seems. We will never forget sharing the seminary journey with him. He was a faithful pastor who served his congregations with vision and love. We pray God will be with Jerie, Paige, Katie and Matt and their whole extended family at this time of loss. May Bob live on in their hearts even as they entrust him to God’s eternal care. We pray God will hold Bob in the palm of his hand until we meet again.
Rest eternal grant him o Lord, and let your perpetual light shine oh him.
Chris Seiter
Pastor Bob is in some of my favorite memories. As church secretary, I enjoyed working with him the 9 years we were together at St. Paul’s Waldo. Know that the mark he left is a great one, and because of this he’ll never really be gone. He was a kindhearted person. He always put a smile on my face and will continue to do so whenever I think about him.
Jerie, Many sympathies to you and your family for your loss.
Linda Clingenpeel
Jeri and family, I’m so sad to hear of Bob’s padding. I have followed Page on face book knowing that Bob was a fighter and to seeing how much love his family had for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Rest in peace Bob.
Linda Clingenpeel and family
Dan Griffin
Pastor Bob was a big part of growing up in the church for me. He was a very kind man and a good teacher. I think of him and St. Paul’s Waldo with great fondness and am grateful to have grown up in such a great church with a wonderful pastor. Matt and family, my prayers are with you.
Paul Gruetter
Bob was my colleague, and we served together in Fremont for several years. My best memory of Bob is from our weekly pastors meeting/study (which I think Bob helped organize). Whenever one of us had a funeral coming up, Bob would send us out with the words, “Give ’em Jesus!”
Linda
Bob was a sunny personality,great guy all around. So sorry to hear the news,he will be missed by many. Prayers to all of the family❤️❤️
Linda
Bob was a sunny personality,great guy all around. So sorry to hear the news He will be missed by many people. Prayers to all of the family❤️❤️
Claudia Fetter
I appreciated the entire family during their time in Waldo. Good and kind people. Pastor Bob didn’t just tend the flock at St. Paul’s, but was a main stay in the community. Played softball, played in the Waldo community band and was a fixture in this close knit community. He was a supporter of his children and grandchildren and his sweet wife. My sincere condolences to all of you. Philippians 4:19. My God will meet all of your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.
You are in my prayers. Claudia
Pati & Jim Kiess
Jeri and Family, sorry to hear about Robert’s passing, he was a good friend we played in the Edon High School band together we attended a lot of band camps and preformed in many summer parades, he was a great drummer. I will always be very grateful to Robert for consoling my Sister Shar while she was struggling with her battle of Colon Cancer. God be with you. Jim & Pati (Best) Kiess.
Walter Taylor
I was deeply saddened to learn this afternoon about Bob’s death. He was a student at Trinity Lutheran Seminary during my first years there, and I enjoyed him very much as a student and as a person. We had a lot of fun together, and I learned to appreciate him even more after graduation during the years he was in Waldo and therefore more frequently around the seminary. It was also hard to find a fellow-Dodger fan in Ohio!
Please accept my condolences and prayers of intercession during these difficult days and weeks. What a gift he was to the church, his parishioners, and most of all, to you.
Wally Taylor
Rev. Walter F. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D.
Ernest W. and Edith S. Ogram Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies
Trinity Lutheran Seminary