Alan Richard Young

CASTALIA — Alan Richard Young, 74, residing in Castalia, passed away late Thursday evening, Aug. 19, 2021, at Firelands Regional Medical Center following his battle with COVID-19. Alan was born on March 8, 1947, in Sandusky to the late Ralph E. and Charlene (Rose) Young. Alan graduated from Perkins High School in 1965. He was a veteran of the Navy who proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He started working in the Sandusky Sears store before moving to corporate, where he would remodel and open new stores. He retired in 2013 after more than 40 years of service. Alan was a member of the American Legion Post 83. He was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed boating, fishing, cooking and gardening. Alan is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Monroe) Young, who he married on Dec. 15, 1990, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He is also survived by his twin daughters, Brooke Young and Alyson (Damian) Myers both of Deshler, Ohio; beloved grandson, Devon; brother-in-law, Bill (Sue) Monroe of Midland, Michigan; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Alan would wish everyone "Fair winds and following seas." Those wishing to contribute to Alan's memory may do so to Foundation for Firelands, 1111 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, North Coast Cancer Patient Fund, 417 Quarry Lakes Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870 or Cancer Services, 505 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870. Condolences may be shared at grofffuneralhomes.com.