Richard "Dick" Eugene Young Sr. Obituary (1932 - 2023)

YOUNG Sr., Richard Eugene "Dick" - passed away peacefully in his home on July 28, 2023. Dick is survived by his two sons, Kenneth Young Sr and Richard Young Jr, grandkids Nicky Young (Mark Gibson), Kenny Young Jr (Tosha Young), Alex Young (Jessica Young), David Young, Brittany Young, Brittany Hiner, Jennifer Young, Angela Young, Jordan Young, Rebekah Danner, Mandy Young and Amber Young as well as numerous great grandchildren. His special nephews Rick Young and Bob Peters, best friend Kortni "Kori" Alston are also left to remember his legacy. Many friends and an entire bingo community will miss him. Dick is preceded in death by his wife Deloris Young, three sons Scott, Butch, and Jeff Young, and his beloved brother Joe Young. Dick proudly served in the US Navy; enlisting in 1952. Dick served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. It was during this time that Dick married the love of his life, the late Deloris Young in July of 1957. He and Deloris would go on to have five boys before Dick retired from the Navy. Once he retired from the Navy, he worked and ultimately retired from St Elizabeth hospital and continued to work until the age of 80 as a security guard. He believed in hard work and paying his bills on time. Dick loved his family, his dogs, country music, and bingo. He loved going to bingo as often as he could and ripping as many tickets as he could afford. He shared his love of bingo with his granddaughter, Nicky. Dick was always the life of the party and loved to make people smile. He was always down for a good time, even at the age of 91. He was loving and never turned down an opportunity to lend a helping hand. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed. A visitation will be held on Sunday - August 6th, 2023, from 5PM-7PM, with a funeral service following the next day, Monday - August 7th, at 12PM at Schlientz and Moore Funeral Home - 1632 Wayne Avenue - Dayton, Ohio - 45410. Burial will immediately follow at Mound Hill Union Cemetery - Eaton, Ohio. Condolences, fond memories & photos may be shared at www.DaytonFunerals.com Services & great care have been entrusted to Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home - 1632 Wayne Avenue - Dayton, Ohio - 45410. May he rest in peace.