Dorse W. Youngblood
December 10, 1949 - November 10, 2017
Dorse W. Youngblood, 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday, November 10, 2017, at his residence in Superior, Wisconsin. Dorse was born in Anna-Jonesboro, Illinois on December 10, 1949 to J. Cecil Youngblood and Ruby J. (Smith) Youngblood. Dorse never let his physical condition slow him down, until the physical pain became too much. In his younger years, while living in Illinois, he was an active member of E.S.D.A. (Emergency Services Disaster Agency – Civil Defense), the 18 Wheelers C.B. Club, where he was known as “Big Wheels.” He made many friends at coffee breaks and talking on the C.B. He enjoyed working at the Challenge Center and previously at sheltered workshops in Illinois. He moved to Superior, Wisconsin in 2000, where he lived with his brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Gracie, for 9 years before moving to a R.E.M. home for the past 9 years. He loved fishing, deer hunting, and attending church, as long as he was physically able. Dorse loved teasing and being teased by his brother Johnny. He always had time for coffee with family and friends. Dorse realized a lifelong dream when he became an ordained minister in the Christian National Church on March 23, 2014. he prayed for and with people and officiated at two weddings. Dorse was an inspiration to all who were blessed to meet him and we will all miss his laughter and positive outlook. We rejoice in knowing that he is where he longed to be. No more pain, no more physical limitations. Dorse was preceded in death by his parents, J. Cecil Youngblood and Ruby J. Youngblood Tweedy; a brother – Walter Ray Youngblood; and a nephew – James C. Matuszewski. He is survived by: his stepfather – Clarence Tweedy; a sister – Janet (Jim) Matuszewski of Wasilla, Alaska; 2 brothers – Johnny C. (Gracie) Youngblood of Superior, Wisconsin and Mark (Carla) Youngblood of Henderson Nevada; along with a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service honoring the life of Dorse Youngblood will be conducted Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2020, at 2 PM at McGinnis Cemetery, 5 Burns Road, Anna, Illinois. Brother Mike Shultz will officiate. Those attending the service are invited to gather at the cemetery at 1:45 PM Saturday, October 17th. Memorials may be made to the McGinnis Cemetery Fund, c/o Jerry and Ann Toler, 7635 State Route 146 East, Anna, Illinois 62906.
Dorse W. Youngblood, 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday, November 10, 2017, at his residence in Superior, Wisconsin. Dorse was born in Anna-Jonesboro, Illinois on December 10, 1949 to J. Cecil Youngblood and Ruby J. (Smith)... View Obituary & Service Information