Michael Joseph Young

January 1, 1948 - July 10, 2019

Michael Joseph Young, 71 of Houston passed away on Wednesday July 10, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 1, 1948 to the late Edwin and Ruth Young. A devout Catholic, Michael was very involved in St Ambrose and St Rose of Lima parishes over the years. Michael, a native Houstonian, was an avid football fan and attended St. Thomas High School where he was a member of the State Champion Eagles in 1964 and 1965. He earned All-State honors before being recruited by Bum Phillips to play for the University of Houston. Mike raised his family in Houston while running the Jno R Young Insurance company until he retired in 2010. Michael was a loving and devoted father. He was always there for his daughters giving them a dad they knew they could count on for support, guidance and sage advice. When it came to his grandkids he was always game for a new adventure- big or small. He showed his daughters and their families a fine example of what a Dad truly is. Michael is survived by his daughters Allison (Gray) Geiselman, Katie (Robert) Johnson and Michele (Scott) Podsim. Surviving grandchildren include Gray and Penn Geiselman, Cecilia and Hattie Johnson, Bailey and Ellie Podsim. Michael is also survived by his siblings Edwin, Robert, Mary and Carol along with numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Visitation and Rosary will be on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a vigil and rosary service to begin at 7:00 PM at Dettling funeral home. A private funeral mass and graveside burial service will be held for family only.