Gale W. Young
September 14, 1934 - January 9, 2020
NORFOLK -- Private family service for Gale W. Young, 85, of Norfolk was held at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk with Pastor Randall Coffin officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk. Gale died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Heritage of Bel Air Nursing Home. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements. Gale was born on September 14, 1934 in Burke, South Dakota to Jarvis and Clara (Blankenfield) Young. He attended grade school at a rural district school near Lucas, South Dakota. After school, Gale stayed with his family and worked on the farm. He later met Elaine Weidner and they were married on June 6, 1959 in Butte, NE, and celebrated 60 years of marriage. After their marriage the couple lived and farmed near Burke, SD. In the early 1960’s, he served in the United States Army Reserves. The family later moved to Verdigre and then to Neligh. He worked for the Tilden Nursing Home as the Department Manager, and then for the City of Neligh in which he held various positions. He worked hard all of his life and instilled that work ethic in his children. Gale enjoyed watching Western shows, tending their garden and many beautiful flower beds. Gale loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. His children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter were his pride and joy. Gale had a heart of gold and would do anything he could to help a friend or a stranger in need. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Gale is survived by his spouse Elaine Young of Norfolk, children Tammy Butterfield of Norfolk, Dan Young of Battle Creek, Stan Young of Battle Creek, grandson Nicholas (Nicole) Young and their daughter Adalyn of Norfolk, and granddaughter Taylor Butterfield of Norfolk. He was preceded in death by his parents Jarvis and Clara, his older brothers and sisters, and his grandson Tyler Butterfield. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com
NORFOLK -- Private family service for Gale W. Young, 85, of Norfolk was held at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk with Pastor Randall Coffin officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk. Gale died... View Obituary & Service Information