Elaine M. Young

Elaine M. Young, a lifelong resident of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away at home on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born in Oak Harbor on May 9, 1938, the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Neuman) Bebow. She married the love of her life, Ray A. Young, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, in Oak Harbor, on July 25, 1969, and they celebrated 31 years together, until his death on January 9, 2000.

Elaine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved and cared for her family with great passion. She cherished the time spent with her family and friends no matter what the occasion. She always looked forward to her weekly “Latte Ladies” gathering at Kozy Korners to catch up on the news of the day!

Elaine worked for the former Ayling & Reichert Company in Oak Harbor for 38 years, retiring in 2001. During her retirement years she kept busy playing euchre and pinochle with her card clubs and Uno with her grandchildren. Crafting was also a rewarding pastime, which included crocheting baby afghans and holiday decor for friends and family, needlepoint and helping make quilts for the missions, at her church, St. John Ev. Lutheran Church. Her family will also remember her for being an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians!

Elaine is survived by her daughters, Gay (Jeff) Carter, Beth (Gary Malosh) Seeger, grandchildren, Carrie (Eric) Shanteau-Wolf, Angie (Bill) Webert, Jeff Seeger, Doug (Heather) Seeger, Jessica (Trevor) Evans and Crystal Carter, 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ray, daughter, Gina Arndt and brothers, Robert and Larry Bebow.

Visitation for Elaine will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 4 -7 PM, at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 165 E. Water St., Oak Harbor. Visitation will also be at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church 122 W. Ottawa St. beginning at 10 AM Tuesday, May 20, 2025, until the time of service at 11 AM. Interment will follow the service at the Roose Cemetery. The family suggests memorials contributions be directed to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.