John Thomas Young, age 75 of Burtrum, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home due to failing health.
John was born January 31, 1949 at home in Grey Eagle to Truman and Beulah (McClintick) Young. He graduated from Grey Eagle High School in 1967. He married Barbara Heinen on June 1, 1968. In his early years he farmed, worked at Graingers and Marvin Windows. He went to St. Cloud State University and earned a BS in Math and Minor in Computer Science and Coaching. He taught math until retirement.
John was an avid reader, enjoyed history, his train collection, and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren playing games and reading books with them.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara; children, John (Lori) Young of Grey Eagle, and Jennifer (Tom) Spanier of Burtrum; grandchildren, Mathilda Young, Brandon (Anna) Young, Michael Young, Alyssa Young, Nicholas Young, and Ethan Young; step-grandchildren, Chrissy (Glenn) Swanson, Taylor (Amber) Spanier and their children Brody and Sawyer, Tanner Spanier, and Konnor Spanier; siblings, Emily Jean Willey, Joyce Collins, Dean (Carolyn) Young, Linda Breen, and Suzann Young.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-laws Tom Collins, and Robert Willey.
There will be a memorial gathering at a later date.
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