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Jesse Willet Alfred Young

Birth	:	29 Aug 1918 Hesper, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 May 2016 Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Locust Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4211006, -91.7303009
Description	:	Jesse Willet Alfred Young was born August 29, 1918 on his parent’s farm in rural Hesper Twp, Winneshiek County, Iowa. He was the son of Alfred and Emma (Grindeland) Young, Jesse was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Locust, and attended the rural schools. On February 14, 1942 he married LaVonne Safford at the Lutheran Parsonage in Cresco, Iowa. Together they raised their four children, Robert, Emma, Phillip and Willet on the family farm. Jesse farmed until 1977, where he raised hogs,... Read More	Jesse Willet Alfred Young was born August 29, 1918 on his parent’s farm in rural Hesper Twp, Winneshiek County, Iowa. He was the son of Alfred and Emma (Grindeland) Young, Jesse was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Locust, and attended the rural schools. On February 14, 1942 he married LaVonne Safford at the Lutheran Parsonage in Cresco, Iowa. Together they raised their four children, Robert, Emma, Phillip and Willet on the family farm. Jesse farmed until 1977, where he raised hogs, beef cattle, chickens, milk cows, and a huge garden having everything one would need to be self supportive. After farming Jesse did local livestock and grain trucking until he retired in 1993. In 2001 Jesse and LaVonne moved from the farm to Waukon, IA. Jesse enjoyed the simple things in life, especially the delicious pies and cookies that LaVonne made for him. Jesse was known for his hard work habits and willingness to help others in their time of need. Jesse passed away Tuesday night, May 10, 2016, at the Northgate Care Center in Waukon, Iowa., at the age of 97. Jesse is survived by his wife of 74 years, LaVonne; his daughter-in-law Sandy (Vern Gavle), (previously married to Robert) of Decorah; his daughter, Emma Thompson (Bud Gavle), (previously married to Frederick) of Decorah; his sons, Phillip (Sheryl) of Waukon; and Willet (Rhonda) of Decorah; Twelve grandchildren; Bobbie Kay (Jeff Brink) of Waukon; Ronald Young of Ossian; Nancy (Aaron) Gipp of Decorah; Kathryn Thompson of Dorchester; Maynard (Rhonda) Thompson of Cresco; Brandon (Erika) Young of Denver, CO.; Blair Young of Los Angeles, CA.; Brea Young of Tampa, FL.; Shannon Young (Daniel Fullhart); Jordan (Hannah) Young; Justin Young; and Ryan Young (Lexy Lloyd) all of Decorah, IA. Sixteen great-grandchildren; Robert and Jesse Anderson; Joseph, Victoria and Cassidy Young; Isabella Gipp; Justin and Michael Bigler; Bryer, Trystin, Brayden and Brenden Thompson; Alexus and Jayda Romero; Colton and Kinley Young. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Emma; sister, Evelyn (Walter Quandahl); son, Robert Young; son-in-law, Frederick Thompson; brother-in-law, Charles Safford and his wife, Imogene; niece, Carmelita Deters (Allen); grandson, Frederick Thompson Jr.; and great grandson, Thomas Young. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Scheie Lutheran Church, Mabel, Minnesota with Pastor Mary Waudby officiating. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to services at the church. Burial will be at the Locust Cemetery. Music provided by Kathryn Thompson and Linda Gjerdrum. Honorary Pallbearer; Philip Richert. Obituary & photo published by Mengis Funeral Home

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Jesse Willet Alfred Young's memorial is located at: Locust Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Jesse Willet Alfred Young death?
Jesse Willet Alfred Young death on 10 May 2016 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4211006
Longitude: -91.7303009

Family Members:

Parent

Alfred J. Young

(1890 - 1975)

Emma Caroline Grindeland Young

(1891 - 1924)

Spouse

LaVonne Winnefred Safford Young

(1924 - 2020)

Siblings

Children

Robert J. Young

(1942 - 1976)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.7303009

2. Locust Lane Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4077988, -91.7331009

3. Springwater Cemetery
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4. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

5. Hesper Pioneer Cemetery
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6. Big Canoe Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4221992, -91.6686020

7. Big Canoe Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4220000, -91.6600000

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Coordinate: 43.4829250, -91.7673250

11. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

12. Hesper Public Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4840000, -91.7710000

13. Egge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4682999, -91.6600037

14. Russell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

15. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4892006, -91.6703033

16. Canoe Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3537000, -91.6577000

17. Iowa River Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4211006, -91.6010971

18. Burr Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4543991, -91.8656006

19. Swenson Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4916368, -91.6223674

20. Mabel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5292015, -91.7743988

21. Waterloo Ridge Cemetery
Dorchester, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4855614, -91.5999985

22. West Waterloo Ridge Cemetery
Quandahl, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4916371, -91.6001443

23. Freeport Cemetery
Freeport, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3006000, -91.7430000

24. OHare Place Cemetery
Quandahl, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4083060, -91.5584762