Robert L. Youngs

Robert L. Youngs age 79 of Walbridge, OH passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital.  Bob was born in Toledo on April 17, 1942, to Leander C. and Arahawana A. (Fisher) Youngs.

He was a 1960 graduate of Perrysburg High School and a 50-year member of Ohio Operating Engineers, Local 18.  Bob was employed at Bentley for a short time then joined Lathrop from 1978 until 2004. He loved to run the “old school” heavy equipment like cranes, backhoes, and excavators.

In his spare time, Bob liked to help others whenever he could whether it would be small projects or large ones such as digging ponds, building houses, garages, or barns.  He also enjoyed going to Eldora for open wheel racing and watching NASCAR.  Bob owned a 57 Chevy and a 48 Chevy Coupe and attended many classic car shows especially shows that raised money for Make-A-Wish and MDA.

Surviving is his significant other of 21 years, Judy Jones; children, Lynn Jones, Becky Youngs, and Bob Youngs Jr.; siblings, Shannon “Sass” Long, Larry (Karen) Youngs and Janice “Teets” Belcher.  Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Candi Deshetler; brothers, Tom (Marge) and Dave (Nancy) Youngs.

Family and friends will be received at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant St., Maumee, on Friday, March 18, 2022, from 2-8 PM.  Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Ft. Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg.  Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.