Gerald “Jerry” Young, age 87, of Shawano passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home. Jerry was born on May 14, 1939, in Outagamie to the late Bernard and Angarose (Lyons) Young. He attended Shiocton High School before entering the United States Army where he served his country proudly from 1956 until 1958. On September 9, 1961, Jerry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Linda Kamke at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Stephensville. He worked in construction before owning and operating Young’s Tap in Hortonville from 1964 until 1969 then opening Jerry’s Country Sound in Shawano from 1970 until 1995 before finishing his career as a bartender at the Menominee Casino. He retired at the age of 70. Jerry was active in the tavern league and loved watching sports especially the Packers and Brewers. He was witty, social, loved his work but most of all loved and adored his wife. Jerry taught his children how to properly treat a woman by the way he loved Linda.

Jerry is survived by his sons, Jack (Jessica) Young and Joel (Joan) Young, both of Shawano; eight grandchildren, Alex (Amanda) Young, Emily (Marco) Castro, Kate (Andrew) Baird, Dominic Young, Skyler Young, Leonardo (fiancé, Antoinette Herrera) Young, Wyatt Young, and Dr. Scarlett (Jordan) Feest, DDS; and brothers, Ben (Kathy) Young and Eugene (Lorraine) Young. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jerry is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Linda; siblings, Phyllis, Lee, Lorien, Norman and Nathan; and parents, Bernard and Angarose.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Shawano American Legion Post #117 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.