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Wilber 'Gene' Young

Wilber “Gene” Young, 86, of Huntington, IN, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at 1:25 a.m. at Miller's Merry Manor in Huntington.

Mr. Young served as a jet engine mechanic in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, then as a civil servant and finished his working career as a fireman with the Erie Railroad. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.

He was born July 5, 1929, in Pasadena, CA. He married Janet Owens, and she survives in Huntington.

Also surviving are three sons, Jon Young and Douglas (Mary) Young, both of Huntington, and Gregory (Carla) Young, of Roanoke; a daughter, Cyndi Olinger, of Huntington; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Calling is Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry St., Huntington, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial. Rev. Ron Reider will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to the church in care of Deal-Rice Funeral Home, 338 E. Washington St., Huntington, IN 46750.

Online condolences may be made at dealricefuneralhomes.com.