Obituary of Dale Young

Richard “Dale Young”

July 17, 1935 ~ June 26, 2026

Richard “Dale” Young passed away on June 26, 2026 in Stettler, Alberta. Dale was born on July 17, 1935 to Anna and Percy Young of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He attended school in Stewart Valley and moved with his family to Central Butte in 1945.

As a young man, Dale moved to Vauxhall and worked as a drafter and surveyor for the Dominion Government under the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration. In 1962, he moved to Consort to his Aunt Helen and Uncle Chuck Barber’s ranch to work as a ranch hand. In 1968, Dale bought his own land and raised cattle and grain in the Consort area. In 1971, Dale went home to Central Butte and there he met family friend, Pauline Schultz. They married in April 1972 and their daughter Audra was born the next year in November. The following year, they purchased their own mixed grain and cattle farm near Red Willow where they ranched until 1995.

Dale raised Registered Hereford cattle and participated in the Stettler Bull Show and Sale for many years. They retired to Stettler and were longtime members of the St. Peter Lutheran congregation where Dale served on church council for several terms.

Dale is survived by his daughter Audra; brother Larry; sisters-in-law Kerryl, Marj and Dianne; Aunt Bernice; friend Conny; many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends near and far.

Dale was predeceased by his parents Anna and Percy Young; wife Pauline; brothers Garth, Stuart, Jack and Bruce; sister-in-law Shirley.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.

St. Peter Lutheran Church

 Stettler, Alberta

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 5712-48th Avenue, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L2