WILLIAM E. “GENE” YOUNG

William E. “Gene” Young, 82, died March 16, 2026 at his home at Belle Plaine, Kansas.

He was born Aug. 29, 1943, at Kingman, Kansas the son of Richard Howard and Laura Esther Lantis Young. A longtime resident of the Belle Plaine community, he was a former machinist, heavy equipment operator and a retired boiler operator at Vulcan Equipment.

Gene is survived by his daughters Sharon Taton and Laura Young; his brothers David Young and Lester Young; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Howard and Robert; and his longtime companion Carol Sinnett.

A family graveside service and celebration of life will take place at a later date.

A memorial has been established with the Sumner County 4-H Development Fund and may be sent to the Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman KS 67068.