Obituary for
Robert Eugene Young
Robert Eugene Young
Passed away peacefully on November 10, 2019
Age 93 , of South St. Paul.
Preceded in death by his wife Dolores. Survived by children Laurie (Ben Withhart) Young, James (Jackie) Young; grandchildren Amy ( John) Higdon, Benjamin(Sherilyn) Withhart, Melissa (Nathan) Doyle, Angela & Michael; great-grandchildren Emmett & Madison; brother James Q. (Joyce) Young. Robert proudly served in World War II with the US Navy "SeaBees" Construction Battalion. Memorial Service Monday, November 25th 12:00 Noon at FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 535 20th Avenue North, South St. Paul. Family will greet friends Monday 11:30a.m. - 12:00 Noon at the Church. Family Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to South St. Paul Educational Foundation. Taught art at So St Paul Junior High and High School for 33 years. Talented artist who created sculptures, carvings, etchings, and paintings. Also a talented musician,photographer, and poet. A sampling of his artwork will be on display at the church prior to the service. He was an outdoorsman and naturalist and enjoyed hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and gardening. He passed on his love for art and nature to his children and grandchildren.