Shirley J. (Knodel) Young

Shirley J. Young, 88, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at Van Wert Health.

She was born on October 30, 1934, in Van Wert the daughter of the late William Dale and Gwendolyn Hyacinth (Jerome) Knodel. On October 3, 1954, she married Robert A. Young who also preceded her in death on July 18, 2006.

Family survivors include her two children, Tim (Jennifer) Young of Bexley, Ohio and Kathy Neal of Rowlett, Texas; a brother, Dick (Judy) Knodel of Van Wert; a sister, Debra Knodel of Van Wert; three grandchildren, Sangie Brooks, Josh AmRhein, and Colin Young; a great granddaughter, Meagan AmRhein; and several nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda and a brother Michael L. Knodel.

Shirley was a 1952 graduate of Van Wert High School and a long time member of Trinity Church. She had worked at Central Mutual Insurance and was a crossing guard for over 30 years for Van Wert City Schools serving at Franklin School and other posts. She played saxophone for over 30 years with the Masonic Fellowcraft Band and Van Wert Community Concert Band.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2023, at Trinity Church with Pastor David To officiating. Interment will follow at Van Wert Woodland Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services on Monday at the Church.

Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert Community Concert Band or Trinity Church.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com.

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