David James Young

David James Young, 82, of Fort Wayne, IN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He was born on February 2, 1937 in Fort Wayne, IN the son of William M. and Anna (Patterson) Young. He married Rosemary Klemm-Young on April 25, 2002 who survives. David graduated from Concordia High School. He was a veteran of the Airforce Reserve. After 35 years working at GTE he retired in 2005. He was an avid Nascar fan and also enjoyed attending the Indianapolis 500. He was a member of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne and a previous member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Fremont. Surviving family members include his wife; two sons, James Young (Karen) of Fort Collins, CO; Joseph Young (Monica) of Boise, ID; two grandsons; one granddaughter; three great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Step-children, Kenneth Klemm (Jane); Laura Fisher (David); Kerry Klemm (Julie); Keith Klemm (Jane); four step-grandsons; five step-granddaughters; eight step-great-grandsons and eight step-great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William Young; grandson, Jacob Young. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2019 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 7710 East State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Fort Wayne, IN. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Homes – Maplewood Park 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions can be made to the Peace Lutheran Church in Fremont or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Visit www.domccombandsons.com to sign the online guest book.