Young, Gerald Arthur Jerry, age 85, loving husband and father of 5, died of natural causes at his home in Golden Valley, MN, on the morning of April 29, 2024, accompanied by his devoted wife Jackie, daughters, and hospice nurses. Preceded by parents Arthur Alvin and Mary Ellen Young, of Faribault, MN, and brother Daniel Joseph Young, of Minneapolis, MN. Jerry was born on June 19, 1938, in Faribault, MN, and grew up in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from DeLaSalle High School and the University of St. Thomas. He spent years as a CPA at Ernst & Ernst and later loved running his own real estate development company, 514, Inc., in the 514 Building in the North Loop of Minneapolis. Jerry is known for his quick belly laughter, a beaming smile that lights up his eyes, a contagious charm, a generous and forgiving nature, a commitment to his church, and devotion and unconditional love of his family. Jerry loved listening to John Denver, which always played on the 8-track car player during the family road trips to the mountains. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 63 years, Jaqueline M. Young, and daughter Jennifer J. Young (John Kremer) of Minneapolis; son Patrick G. Young (Dawn) of Ramsey; daughter Andrea M. Herzog (Paul) of Brooklyn Park; son Daniel J. Young (Michelle) of Brooklyn Park; daughter Katherine M. M. Young of Minneapolis; grandchildren Ian Young, Matthew Young, Nathalie Young, Molly Yapp, Max Herzog, Daniel Herzog, Caleb Young, and many many dear friends. Funeral on Friday, May 10, 2024; visitation begins at 10:00 AM, funeral at 11:00 AM, a luncheon to follow. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Community, 4537 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Donations in lieu of flowers are appreciated and can be made in Gerald Young's memory to Parkinson's Foundation, Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter, tinyurl.com/… or St Joan of Arc Catholic Community, tinyurl.com/…

Published on May 5, 2024