Ralph H. Youndt

Remembering Ralph H. Youndt RALPH H. YOUNDT, 84, of 597 Fivepointville Road, Brecknock Township, Denver, died November 18, 2001 at 12:07 PM in Mt Sinai Hospital, New York City, New York where he had been a patient since October 25, 2001. He was the husband of Fern (Smith) Youndt. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. Born in Brecknock Township, he was the son the late Charles Jennie (Hornberger) Youndt. He started Butchering at the age of 14 with a stand at the former Windsor Street Market, Reading, then at the Penn Street Farmers Market, Reading until 1995. He worked with his brothers in the business - Charles Youndt Sons - until they sold the business. He worked for 65 years as a butcher. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reamstown where he was a former Council member. He was a member of Howell Lodge No. 405 F. A.M., a member of Rajah Temple A.A.S.R., Reading, and a member and founder of the Muddy Creek Hunting Lodge. He Loved Hunting Fishing. In Addition to his wife he is survived by 1 Daughter - Lynette Y. wife of Gerald Chatanow of New York City, NY. 2 Brothers - Pherl husband of Verna (Hainley) Youndt of Leola, Donald husband of Nancy (Reider) Youndt of Denver. Also 3 Sisters - Florence widow of Russell Weinhold of Ephrata, Edna widow of David Musser of Emmaus, Stella widow of James Hawthorne of St. Petersburg, Florida. Also are 2 Granddaughters - Jill Ivy Chatanow. He is Pre-deceased by a sister and 2 brothers. Viewing Services... Ralph's viewing will be held Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 22, 2001, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM from our funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. The funeral service will be held Friday, November 23, 2001, at 10:00 AM from Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Reamstown Road, Reamstown, with The Reverend Glenn A. Beard, Jr. officiating. The burial will follow in Salem Union Cemetery, Reamstown.