Robert J. Young,
81, of Midland died April 4, 2011 at MidMichigan Medical Center.
The son of the late Gordon and Gladys (Morrow) Young was born Nov. 2, 1929 in Parsons, Kansas, where he was raised and educated.
Robert worked for the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years, and then moved to Midland in 1977 to work for the Bechtel Corporation. After 18 years, he retired from Bechtel and became a self-employed painter in Grand Marais. Robert was a Mason and belonged to the Scottish Rite in Green Bay, Wis., and was very active in the American Legion in Grand Marais.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois (Backlund), whom he married in Grand Marais on March 28, 1953; daughters Sue (David) Ives of Midland and Lynn Tulachka of Green Bay, Wis.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister Suellen (Larry) Frame of California.
Memorial services will be held Aug. 20 at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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