Ronald A. Young

Ronald A. Young, 92, of St. Anne, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home. He was born February 15, 1933, in Joliet the son of Russell and Susan (Havens) Young. On June 4, 1955, he married Barbara A. Zolecki in Joliet, then spent 70 beautiful years together. Ron retired from Illinois Bell after 36 years of dedicated service. He started in December of 1951 as an apprentice splicer in Joliet. In 1953, he entered in the United States Army and returned to Illinois Bell in 1955 where he resumed his duties in the construction department. Ron was then promoted to Splicing Supervisor, working in Kankakee and Danville, before being transferred back to Joliet before retirement. Following retirement from AT&T, Ron pursued a successful career in contract projects both domestically across multiple states and internationally in Nicaragua. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved going to their cabin in Minnesota. Most of all he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara A. Young of St. Anne; three children, Cheryl (John) Hartman of Herscher, David (Elizabeth) Young of Kankakee, and Kurt (Lois) Young of Bourbonnais; grandchildren, Kathleen (Tony) Hubert, Emma Young, and Reed Young; great grandchildren, Michael C. Hartman, Andrew Hubert, and Annaliese Hubert; brother, Robert Young of Lockport; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Jankiewicz, Carol Schimpf, Eleanor (Dick) Tichy; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Donald Young; brothers, Russell and Leslie Young; grandchildren, Jennifer Hartman and Michael A. Hartman; and great granddaughter, Hailey Hartman; and brothers-in-law, Leonard Jankiewicz and Patrick Schimpf. Services are private. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Foundation and Project Headspace and Timing.