Nedrud Glenn Youatt

Nedrud (Ned) Glenn Youatt, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2021 at home with family at his side. Ned was born on March 29, 1932 in Detroit, son of Lionel and Lela (Granger). Ned married the love of his life Ellyn (Foss), November 27, 1954 at the First Evangelical Church in Richmond, 67yrs ago. Ned called Romeo home for the last 66yrs. Ned was known for his sense of humor, and was considered by those who knew him to be a very intelligent gentlemen. He was a pharmacist and owned Donahue’s Drugstore on Main Street for over 30 years, which was an anchor business in Romeo. He was kind and generous and would never hesitate to help anyone in need, often delivering medicine after hours to those who were unable to come into the store. Ned was involved in the local community, serving as President of the Romeo Rotary Club and as a volunteer with the Historical Society in Richmond, where he grew up. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Romeo for 60 years and was always pitching in to help in any way he could. He loved spending time on the water in his boat on Lake St. Clair and local rivers, and he especially enjoyed taking his grandchildren to swimming spots by boat during the summer. He loved cars from MGs to Mustangs, to his classic El Camino, and even owned a Gremlin! Most of all, his life was about his family. He was the best husband and father, and he adored his family and grandkids. Ned is survived by his wife Ellyn (Foss), son David (Anne)Youatt of Redmond, WA, and daughters Jayne (David) Norton of Romeo, and Amy(Bruce)Arnold of Whitmore Lake, MI. Grandchildren, Jacqueline (Angie) Norton of Huntington Woods, Jason(Rachel) Norton of Grossepointe Woods, Emily (Kanat) Youatt of Redmond, WA., Elizabeth Youatt of Redmond, WA., and Catherine of Salt Lake City, UT. He is also survived by three great grandchildren, Aiperi, Lucille, and Grant. Ned was predeceased by his brother William and his sister-in-law Jean. A memorial will be scheduled for 2022 with local arrangements by the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home in Romeo, Mi.