Robert Lee Young, 81, formerly of Butler Street, Coldwater, died May 7, 2007, at Van Wert Manor.

He was born Feb. 7, 1926, in Coldwater, to Walter and Lulu Schinn Young. His first wife, Evangeline Lampert, died in 1979. His second wife, Cleona Barnhart, also is deceased.

Surviving are a son, Doug (Olive), Cortland; a stepson, Ralph (Carol) Barnhart, of Florida; a daughter, Debbie (David) Egbert, Richmond, Va.; a brother, Orland (Margaret), Piqua; a sister, Rosemary Braun, Celina; five grandchildren and a stepgrandchild.

Deceased are a daughter, Mary, and two grandchildren.

He retired from the former New Idea plant in Coldwater and was a member of American Legion Post 470 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5135, of Coldwater.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Burial is at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.

Calling is 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 9:30-10:30 Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences can be sent to www.hogenkampfh.com.