July 14th 1943 – April 21st 2024
Wayne Audy Young passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024, in the loving arms of his wife, and with his family by his side. He had many visitors in the days leading to his death, and he was held in the hearts and prayers of those far away.
Wayne is survived by his wife Peggy (Shook) Young, two sons Aaron (Denise) Young and Eric (Jennifer) Young, and two grandsons, Lawson Young and Damon Young.
As the oldest son of Audy and Effie (Garske) Young, Wayne is also survived by his sister Diane (Jim) McGinnis, and brothers Glenn Young and Grant Young. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law Carol (Glenn) Young.
Wayne lived a rich life filled with fun, friends, and family.
After graduating from high school, Wayne worked a couple jobs before he found that helping others was a better fit. He found his calling at Johnson Controls, and worked as a Human Resources manager for 33 years, providing guidance and support to many employees throughout his tenure. His calm and cool demeanor was often relied on to resolve tense situations.
Outside of work, Wayne engaged in a variety of activities and shared them with many long-time friends.
Through it all, you could see Wayne’s enjoyment of games and sports. He had a love for football and regularly took in Packer games at County Stadium with his brother Glenn. Wayne also was a baseball umpire for the West Allis Rec Department, played in volleyball leagues with Peggy, enjoyed tennis with the family, and loved wrestling with his sons until Mom got too worried someone would get hurt!
Wayne also loved playing cards. He was an accomplished Bridge player, and never lost his enjoyment for a good match, and spent many hours studying the game. As Wayne got older, cards continued to provide enjoyment and camaraderie, giving him great memories with his friends. He enjoyed playing trivia and party games with the family, and he and Peggy shared much quiet time together playing Cribbage.
Wayne’s greatest love was golf. He had some of his best times on the golf course, including a prized trip to Scotland. You could talk to him about any course he played, and he’d recall details as if he was there. His love for the game and the friendships he developed gave him great joy beyond his ability to play.
During retirement, Wayne worked part-time at a golf shop, helping bring his love of work and his love of golf together. He was also active in the community, volunteering as an election official, and taught English as a second language at the community center. His volunteer work was a great source of pride, and he long remembered his students as they went on to find success.
Wayne’s love of history, politics, current events, and literature was balanced by his love of just hanging around, joking, and acting silly with his wife, boys, and grandkids. He offered a gentle strength to those who knew him. Wayne will be missed and never forgotten.
Services at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 W Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53005
Visitation Saturday May 25th From 9:00 AM to 12:00PM Chapel of the Flowers
Private Burial immediately afterwards
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