John “Jack” A. Young, 75, of Brunswick, OH, died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Heritage Senior Living in Marysville, OH.
The son of Charles E. Young and Vera Haug Young, he was born in Marietta, OH on May 16, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Hayes Young.
After graduating from Marietta High School in 1965, he attended Bliss College where he received his bachelor’s degree in business. He earned two master’s degrees in human resource management and health care administration from Central Michigan University. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Colorado, California, Iceland, and Oklahoma, where he was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant.
Employed in human resource management positions throughout his career, he was also founder and administrator for The Villa at the Lake, an assisted living facility in Conneaut, OH. He also served on many professional service organizations from which he received many distinguished honors.
In addition to his work with Kiwanis International and the Lions Club, he was an active and accomplished member of various Masonic lodges. A past Rotary District Governor, Jack exemplified the organization’s principle of Service Above Self. In his various roles as a dedicated Rotarian, he traveled the world for Rotary International and Shelter Box USA, an organization that aids in disaster recovery throughout the world.
Jack is survived by three children: Melissa (Eric) Yinger, Emily Williams, and Michael (Holly) Young; grandchildren: Kaleb Jolliff, Kameron Young, Cole Young, Zachary Young, Wyatt Williams, Kyleigh Luke, and Mason Luke; nephew Mitchell Young and niece Shelley Forsythe; sister-in law Sarah Young; former spouse, Ann Young; and his beloved dog, Zoey.
Burial with military honors will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio, on September 10th at noon.
Memorial donations may be mailed to ViaQuest Hospice, Metro Pl N, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 Attn: Dyanna; or Shelter Box USA at www.shelterboxusa.org/donate.
Ingram Funeral Home of Marysville, is honored to serve Jack’s family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.IngramFuneralService.com.
Jack’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff at Heritage Senior Living of Marysville, as well as ViaQuest and Jill Johnson for their care and compassion.