Ronald L. Young

Ronald L. Young, age 69, died peacefully on Saturday December 9, 2023 at Mt. Carmel East after a brief illness. Ron was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Henry and Juanita (Scheutle) Young.

Ron was a graduate of Capital University, where he participated in the ROTC program, and he earned an Executive MBA from Ohio University. Ron served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, and served in the Air Force Reserves for six years.

Ron had a vibrant career in the insurance and banking industries, involved in automation and software engineering. He traveled the world engineering customized solutions, and presenting at conferences about industry automation. Ron recently retired as Chief Information Officer for Ryan Specialty Group, and had been a former Data Processing Architect for Nationwide Insurance.  He also held positions with Siebel Systems, Vlocity (Salesforce), and Aon.

On May 1, 1981, Ron married the love of his life, Susan Hanley, who survives him. He is survived as well by his brothers, Richard Young; and Craig (Carol) Young; and sister-in-law Patricia Tribul. Ron is also survived by his in-laws: Mary Ann (Paul) Diersing; Margie Bodner; Bill (Jodi) Hanley; Mike (Laura) Hanley; John (Kelly) Hanley; Kathy (Bob) Kiebel; Paul (Nora) Hanley; Therese (Mike) Sciarroni; and Patty (Joe) Lombardi.  He was a beloved uncle of forty-eight nieces and nephews, and he kept track of all of them!

Friends may call Thursday, December 14 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Rosary 3:00 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 15 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4383 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213, and burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visit www.egan-ryan.com for condolences. Friends who wish may contribute to their favorite charity in his memory.

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