Per Royal and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service is scheduled for April 23, 2025, starting at 12 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend a visitation 2 hours prior to the service, also at the funeral home. Royal will be laid to rest at Bangor Liberty Friends Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Royal’s name to Iowa River Hospice, 4-H through Marshall County ISU Extension and the House of Compassion of Marshalltown. Please join the family for food and fellowship following the memorial service. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Royal and his family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

He is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Greg Young; three grandchildren; his sister, Louisa Young; and two nephews. Royal is also survived by his bonus family: 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.