Kenneth P. Young

Kenneth Young Sr 1938-2024, 85, of Cheyenne died January 27th surrounded by loving family. Born July 31st in Sissonville, West Virginia, son of Clyde and Mabel Young. Ken spent 8 years in the US Air Force, 30 years FE Warren AFB Civil Service Firefighter/Station Chief and 20 years school bus driver with Laramie County School District. Ken is survived by daughter Tammy Young of Vancouver, WA and son Kenny Young (Teresa) of Hillsdale, WY, daughter Roxanne Klas (Dean) of Camas, WA and son Craig Allen of Cheyenne, WY as well as four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Young, his parents and siblings Betty Gillespie, Orval Young, Donald Young, Gloria Mullins, Jerry Young, and Robert Young.
Ken was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed playing cribbage where he was a cribbage league founding father. He enjoyed talking and having a drink with his legion “family”. He was an avid football fan along with many other sports. Ken’s favorite was his dog Kellie, who went with him everywhere. His Celebration of Life service will be held at 2pm, February 23, 2024, at the American Legion.