Oswald "Ozzie" Young

Racine – Oswald Young, affectionately known as “Ozzie”, 97, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall.  He was born in Brazeau on March 25, 1918, son of the late Gustav and Louisa (nee: Chrinetsk) Cudnohusky.

Ozzie was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Helen Margaret Smith, on February, 14th in 1948 at Holy Communion Church in Racine Wisconsin.  Helen preceded Ozzie in death on January 19, 1987, age 61

Ozzie worked for Massey Ferguson, Dumore, and retired from Twin Disc as a hydraulic converter tester.  He proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1941 until 1945.  Ozzie was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church.  He was also a member of the Eagle’s Club.  Ozzie was a talented mechanic and was proud of his 1941 Chevrolet.  He loved repairing and overhauling used automobiles.  He also enjoyed swimming and perch fishing.  Ozzie loved his family very much and will be dearly missed.

Ozzie leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Steven (Debra Jo) Young of Belgium, WI, Susan Young-Pias of Sturtevant; grandchildren, Lucas Young, Jordan Young, Krystle Street, Nicholas Pias; great-grandson, Quentin Street; sister-in-law, Marie Price; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

In addition to his parents and wife, Ozzie is preceded in death by his sister, Ella (John) Klonovich; brothers, Ernest Young, Max Young, Harry (Irene) Cudnohusky; and brother-in-law, James Price.

A celebration of Ozzie’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 5:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Visitation will be from 3:00pm until the time of the service.  Burial will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 10:00am, at Graceland Cemetery.

The Young family would like to thank the staff at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home – Boland Hall, the staff of Vitas Hospice, and the staff at Home Harbor for all that they have done for Ozzie.