William Theodore Youngblut

William T. "Bill" Youngblut, 89, of Waterloo, died on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

He was born in Jesup on September 11, 1932, the son of Clarence and Clara (Welter) Youngblut.

Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from December 3, 1953 until his honorable discharge on September 22, 1955.

He worked at Display Signs, the City of Waterloo and had been an electrician.

Bill married Joan M. Sadler on July 25, 1970 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was so proud to have been married for 51 years.

He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church for over 50 years. Bill had a giving heart and had received the President's Volunteer Service Award to commend his volunteer work. He enjoyed fishing and reading, but he absolutely loved playing with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Youngblut of Waterloo; two sons, Kevin (Kat) Youngblut of Hudson and Alan (Teresa) Youngblut of Independence; and three grandchildren, Lydia, DeLyla, and Kaden Youngblut.

Preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Gerald, Richard, Arnold, Irvin, and Clarence Youngblut Jr.