Elmer Joseph Younger, age 96, of Hays, Kansas, passed away, Saturday, October 31, 2020, in Hays. He was born March 11, 1924, in rural Ellis County, Kansas to Alois and Matilda (Hertel) Younger. On February 6, 1951, he married Lucille (Augustine). She preceded him in death on March 16, 1983.
Elmer was a lifelong Farmer. He also was a furniture builder and did scroll saw work. He enjoyed family time with his daughter and grandchildren. He also enjoyed music and had played guitar in Angie’s Polka Band.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna McDaniel and husband Richard of Memphis, Missouri; his grandson, Jeremy McDaniel and wife Cynthia of Memphis, Missouri as well as three great grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob and Aaron.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald Younger; a brother, Marvin Younger and three sisters, Mildred Windholz, Albina Stecklein and Martina Kreutzer.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis County.
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