Service Information
Robin R. Young, age 58, wife of James, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at her home in Hutchinson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 1, 2019, at 10:30 A.M., at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery
in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 31, 2019, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with Rosary at 3:30 P.M. and Prayer Service at 6:30 P.M. The visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Memorials Preferred to ALS Association – Minnesota Chapter, Food for the Poor, or Local Charities – McLeod County Food Shelf or Common Cup Ministry.
Obituary
Robin Rae Young was born on November 30, 1960, in Moorhead, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Leonard and Bernice (Tufton) White. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Moorhead. She graduated from Moorhead High School in the Class of 1979. She furthered her education at North Dakota State University, receiving degrees in Sociology and Psychology.
On August 7, 1982, Robin was united in marriage to James Young at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Moorhead. She was received into the Catholic Church in 1984. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Jessica and Andy. Robin and James resided in Buffalo, MN before making their home in Hutchinson. They shared 36 years of marriage.
Robin was a tireless advocate for many in her role as a social worker with Hutchinson Health and Burns Manor for 29 years before retiring in 2014. She was a board member of the McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence and volunteered with Birthright and Meals on Wheels. She was active in serving in the St. Anastasia Faith Community.
Along with Jim, Robin restored hundreds of acres of prairie and wetlands on their land. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, hunting, and fishing. She was a very proud grandma and cherished her time with her grandchildren.
After living five years with ALS, Robin passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at her home in Hutchinson at the age of 58. Her courage, bright spirit, and perseverance of faith were an inspiration to many. Blessed be her memory.
Thank you to the community of friends, family, and caregivers who made the burden of ALS easier to bear. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Robin is survived by her:
Husband, James Young of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Jessica Stritesky and her husband, Ben, of Hutchinson, MN;
Andrew Young, and his wife, Jill, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Jaxson, Kaden, Hailey, and Layla Young of Hutchinson, MN;
Mother-in-law, Donna Young of Moorhead, MN;
Brothers-in-law, Terry Shiers of Lake Park, MN;
Ted Young and his wife, Terri, of Buffalo, MN;
Tom Young and his wife, Roxanne, of Moorhead, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Sheryl White of Moorhead, MN;
Margie Young of Moorhead, MN;
Kathleen Steinmann and her husband, Bill, of Wyoming, MN;
And many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Robin was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Bernice White; Sister, Rita Shiers; Brother, Rodney White; and father-in-law, Alfred Young.
Memorials Preferred to ALS Association – Minnesota Chapter, Food for the Poor, or Local Charities, McLeod County Food Shelf or Common Cup Ministry.
Patti says
Robin fought a courageous fight. She was a blessing to so many of us. She will be greatly missed. Know that you are all in my prayers.
Peace and gentle blessings,
Patti Cogley
Barb Schultze says
Sympathy to the family and prayers.
Robin was such a nice person worked with her. So sorry to hear this.
Barb Schultze says
Sympathy to the family and prayers
Robin was such a nice person worked with her. So sorry to hear this. Barb.S.
Nancy Sund says
My heart goes out to to you, Jim, Andy, Jessica and your families. I pray for the comfort and peace that only God can give to embrace you all! To Robin, you aren’t suffering anymore and you’re walking with Jesus and being welcomed by your mom & dad! You are missed but I know I will see you again!
Jackie Asp says
I’m heart is heavy when I heard this sad news. Robin was a beautiful person inside & out. She will be missed. My prayers go out to the whole family.
John and Linda Kalenberg says
Our deepest sympathy to Jim and his family…Robin was an inspiration to everyone around her…
I am so glad we were able to get together through the coffee group.
Linda and John Kalenberg
Laurel Hed says
I was fortunate to work with Robin for 4 years and also stayed in touch after we moved. My heart is so sad for all of you family, but rejoices knowing Robin is free. God’s Blessings to all of you.
Joel & Darla Gunderson says
So sorry for your loss our prayers are with you all
Rita Martin & Jeff Hardel says
Ben and Jessica —- prayers from Verona during this difficult time. So glad you were able to spend the last years with her.
Grace & Gene Chrast says
Jim and family ,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Robin was a beautiful soul. She loved all of you, and will be missed by all. She is now free of pain, and you have an angel in heaven watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shane&Tera White and Family says
We are so sorry for your loss! Our love and prayers are with your family.
Scott and Mary Anderson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jim and family. Robin was a kind and wonderful person.
Nancy K Weiss says
Jim and Family–I had the pleasure of working with Robin on the Home and School at St. A’s, many years ago, but I still remember fondly her kind caring heart, and willingness to help. I did not know she was ill, as we moved from Hutch in 2004. I recently came across my Joshua book that I received from the Home and School and read Robin’s very special note in there to me. My sympathy and prayers to all of you! Nancy Weiss