Don L. ‘Bub’ Young passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1949, in Pratt, Kan., the second son of Richard D. and Bernice J. (Stone) Young.

Don attended school primarily in Sylvia, Kan. He graduated from Pratt High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, where he met and fell in love with his wife of 57+ years. He and Susan M. Poland were united in marriage on June 6, 1970. They made their home in Kansas but also resided in Texas. They spent the last 37 years in Great Bend, Kan. Sons Brian and Bradley were born to he and Susan.

Don was in sales in the steel fabrication industry. He was acquainted with numerous people across the United States. Many of his associates and customers became friends and remain so today. He practiced his mott

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