Olaf L. Young, 98, of rural Kellogg, died October 6, 2007, at his home. A graveside service and burial will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 11, at Rock Creek Cemetery, near Grinnell with the Rev. John Epperson, pastor of the Grinnell Christian Church, officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeff Breeden, Chris Christinson, Will Roland, Matthew and Patrick Smith, and Doug Verwers. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Olaf L. Young Memorial Fund. The son of L.N. and Emma Koger Young, he was born October 21, 1908, on the family farm in Jasper County. He attended rural school near his home and later was a graduate of Newburg High School. After his education he worked on the family farm, where he continued to live and farm all his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Victor Grange in Jasper County and the Farm Bureau. Olaf loved his life on the farm and the outdoors. He knew the value of hard work and practiced good farm ethics. He was a wonderful kind-hearted person with a strong faith and beliefs. He was well versed in the Bible. He loved animals, particularly his cats and dogs, and Belgium Draft horses. He was a good mechanic and enjoyed fixing things. Survivors include a niece, Bette Sample, a great nephew, Michael E. Sample, a great, great nephew, Michael W. Sample; and a great, great, great niece, Rami Danae Sample, all of Las Vegas, Nevada; and special friends, Patrick and Mary Jo Smith of Grinnell, and their children, Matthew Smith of Grinnell and Monica Loupee of Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Beryl A Young and Hollis B. Young; and his life-long companion, Ruth Ellen Adkins.