Kenneth Young, age 93 of Antler, died Tuesday at a Bottineau nursing home.  His funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Bethel Lutheran Church near Antler.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church.  Burial will be at the Antler Community Cemetery.

Kenny was born June 29, 1924, on the farm in Antler to Charles and Effie Young. He grew and attended school in Antler, where he graduated in 1942. He helped his family on the farm and was just 6 years old when he began delivering milk.  Kenny played on the Antler basketball team. In 1942, he helped them win the county tournament.  Kenny attended Minot State University, where he studied elementary education. After he earned his degree, he taught for one year in Kenmare and three years in Mohall before he returned to Antler where taught for 33 years until the school closed in 1976.  Kenny watched three generations of young people come in and out of his classroom in Antler and often talked fondly of his time at all three schools. He impacted their lives and served as a fine example for them all.  As well as being a teacher, Kenny coached Antler's pee wee basketball team for many years. While teaching, he also continued to work on the farm. He tended cattle, sheep and poultry while raising crops and cutting hay. After the Antler school closed, Kenny continued to farm while caring for his mother and brother, Bob.

Kenny loved his life in Antler and on the farm. He enjoyed visiting with his neighbors and admired the people who breathed new life into the small community. He had a tender heart and a kind soul, both of which will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him.

Kenny is survived by a niece, Patty Seward of Walnut Creek, California and a nephew, Mark Young of Olathe, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Morris, Duane, Bob and Mervin; and a sister, Vivian.

Kenny's wish was that in lieu of cards or flowers, donations would be made on his behalf to the Bethel Sunday School, the N.D. Boys Ranch or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements were with Nero  Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.