Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Katherine Kreusser, his children, Carol Young Vella (Jason), Adam Richard Young(Jennifer), and four grandchildren Eliza, Natalia, Jacob and Emily, and his sister Pamela Young.
Robert was born in Youngstown, Ohio to parents, Maurice Young (deceased) and Babette Spero Young (deceased). Hegraduated from the George School in Pennsylvania, theUniversity of Michigan with a Bachelor’s in Science, The Ohio State University with a Masters in Science and Medical Doctorate, and Saint Louis University with a Juris Doctorate (attended nights while working full-time with two children).Robert completed his General Surgery and Plastic Surgery residencies at Jewish and Barnes Hospitals and spent most of his career as a Plastic Surgeon at St. Luke’s Hospital, where he also served on the Ethics Board. He retired in 2020 to spend time with family and plan fabulous trips with Katherine.
Robert was reserved and thoughtful, shared what mattered and did what was right. He had a sharp wit and uniquely dry sense of humor. He was a devoted father and grandfather, mentor, teacher, and calm voice to help with any issue. The breadth of his passions and richness of his life matched the depth of his intellect and curiosity. He loved literature, art, music, food, travel, and he assembled unique collections. He advocated an active lifestyle from a young age and passed on his love of the outdoors.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 4th at 10:30a.m. at Berger Memorial Funeral Home in St. Louis, MO.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, or the charity of your choice.
