Don R. Young, 88, died November 8, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born November 28, 1935, in Emporia, to Dale S. and Leona C. (Hamilton) Young.

Don graduated from Westphalia Rural High School in 1953 and from Emporia State University in 1960. Don worked as an insurance agent and underwriter for Metro Life Insurance Company for 20 years, for Kansas Gas Service for 18 years, and did floral delivery for Dillons for 17 years.

Don loved gardening, hunting, attending sports games, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an active member at Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.

On August 29, 1959, he married Elizabeth Ann Harris, in Emporia. She survives.

Other survivors include: his children, Kirk (Katie) Young of Kansas City, KS, Kara (Ron) Winter of Wichita, Kelan (Julie) Young of Hutchinson, and Kyle (Tahnee) Young of Hutchinson; sister, Kay Feuerborn of Overland Park; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and 2 more on the way.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Duane; and granddaughter, Addison.

Parish rosary will be 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence St, Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with military honors being conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.

Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Trinity Catholic High School or Church of the Holy Cross, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main., Hutchinson, KS 67501.