Young, Gilbert “Pete”,96, of Bloomsdale died Thursday November 4, 2021, at his son’s home in Festus. Pete was a laborer at General Motors and was a member of American Legion Post #554 in Bloomsdale. He was an avid bowler, an artist and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and loved playing cards. He was also named Patriot of the Month from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Born February 3, 1925 in Grafton, Illinois, he was the son of the late Diamond and Hallie Young. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Eileen Young (nee Ball). He was the father of Robert “Joe” (Margaret) Young of Festus and Kathleen (Donnie) Pope of DeSoto. He was the grandfather of Patrick, Angie, Christina, Jennifer and Rob. He was a great grandfather of Dustin, Mathew, Alyssa, Chelsea, Alexis, Madalyn, Katie, Eli. Chloe and Lennon. He was a great great grandfather of Leah, Carson and Paisley. He was also the brother of Margaret Harlan, Howard (Marylou) Young, Harrietta (Clifford) Reynolds, Lester (June) Young and the late Dick Young and Gladys Pherrigo.
Visitation is scheduled at 9:00 am until funeral service at 11:00 am on Wednesday November 10, at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., in south St. Louis County. Burial is in the Warrenton City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. Arrangemants are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.
Joe and Margaret, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie and Steve
What a wonderful Uncle! I loved to hear Uncle Pete talk about the family growing up. He always was kind, love that smile, and his laugh would make everyone smile. He will be missed
To Joe and Margaret, Kathleen and Don, all the grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchild, you have my deepest sympathies. And Pete to you my friend, you were truly here on just a short visit from heaven, and now you are home – rest in peace now- your legacy lives on in your family. And for all those sunsets we watched together on your front porch, I’m so happy your last sunset was beautiful and peaceful one. I love you too Pete.
What an honor it was to meet Pete Young and his family at our DAR meeting in October. It is always an honor to recognize such distinguished guests as he was. His smile was contagious to everyone in the room. We are honored that he took all that energy and effort to join us at our meeting as our special guest. Your name will forever be memorialized in our meeting records, but more importantly your contribution to America will speak for itself. Thank you for allowing us to meet you and give our thanks to you for your service. From all the Olde Towne Fenton DAR members
Joe and Margaret we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and Prayers are with you!