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J. Alan Youngren Obituary

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J. Alan Youngren

Downers Grove, IL

May 26, 1937 - December 12, 2020

J. Alan Youngren Obituary

J. Alan Youngren, age 83, of Downers Grove, IL passed away on December 12, 2020. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 26, 1937 to Winston and Ethel Youngren. He graduated from Washburn High School and went on to earn a B.A. from Carleton College and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. He worked as a management consultant for numerous Christian organizations including InterVarsity Press, David C. Cook publishing and Latin American Missions. He was also a literary agent. Al enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, watching sports, reading The Wall Street Journal, and building fires for his family. Al was an active member of Christ Church of Oak Brook along with his family for many years. Al is survived by his wife, Marjorie Louise Youngren, sons and daughters-in-law, Bryce David Youngren and Christine Bueker Youngren, Nathan Scott Youngren and Elizaveta Zheltikova Youngren, and Timothy Mark Youngren and Melissa Relken Youngren. He is also survived by his brother Donald Youngren and Don’s partner Roberta Merkle as well as grandchildren Katie, Meghan and Lindsay; Ellie, Cole and Jorie; and Gavin Youngren. Further, Al is survived by treasured sisters and brothers-in-law as well as many nieces and nephews. A virtual memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. central time. Family and friends are invited to join using the following link: https://polaris.zoom.us/j/96998426245 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Christ Church of Oak Brook (501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523) or Honey Rock Camp (8660 Honey Rock Road, Three Lakes, WI 54562).

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