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Paul Steven Younghaus

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Paul Younghaus Obituary

Paul Steven Younghaus COLUMBIA Paul fought a courageous battle against cancer before departing this life for his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. A celebration service, honoring the life of Paul Steven Younghaus, 56, will be held at noon on Monday, January 11, 2016, at St. Andrews Evangelical Church with burial to follow at 2:00 p.m. in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo. Born in Ontario, Canada, Mr. Younghaus was the son of the late Richard and Ulla Sjoo Younghaus. Paul was a member of St. Andrews Evangelical Church where he dearly loved his church family and served the church in numerous ways. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from June 1979 through February 1987 and the U.S. Army from May 1987 through November 1991. Paul was employed by J.B. Martin as an I.T. manager for four years. Surviving are his wife of 16 years, April Younghaus; sons, Nicholas, Tyler, and Ethan Younghaus; and sister, Kim Hahn. For the full obituary and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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Published by The State on Jan. 9, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Younghaus

23 Entries

Leslie Stewart

May 1, 2025

I thought of you today... out of the blue. What a treasured friend and confidant you were back in the Fort Jackson days, and what a team we were. I send you all my love and will look for you the next time my husband and I visit his parents at the cemetery. You were a patriot, a great friend, a loving husband and devoted dad. I'm sorry I learned tonight that you had moved on. Even after you made my desk explode. <3 to you my friend.

Bob Walker

March 14, 2016

Paul and I just missed each other at FEN Okinawa, but through other military broadcasters we connected on Facebook and became friends. I left Facebook on Dec 30th and just now found out about his passing and wanted to offer my sympathies. I know through several conversations that he was prepared to move on to the next life and meet Christ, and I'm sure he has found ways to be busy and productive already.

OooRah !

Dean Forward

February 8, 2016

Paul added me on Facebook a number of years ago and I realized then what an honourable man he was, born in Port Hope, not far from where I live in Toronto Canada, Paul was a few months younger than me. I often sent him my artwork which he always complimented me for. A truly finest of the fine man. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and all those who had the honour and pleasure of knowing him on Facebook, Indeed I miss him. - Dean Forward, Gun Sergeant, Royal Canadian Artillery, Canadian Armed Forces (Ret'd).

Larry Shunkwiler

January 12, 2016

After viewing the Photo Gallery of Paul & April, their family, and friends, and reading of Paul's outstanding career, his accomplishments and awards, I am honored but humbled to have been counted as one of Paul's many friends and Marine brother. Paul and April, you make this 'Old Corps' Marine's heart sing! Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful).

Teri Shannon Ward

January 12, 2016

Semper Fi, Rest in peace my friend.

J.D Ledford

January 12, 2016

Deepest sympathy, J.D. & Deb Ledford (Facebook Friends)

Judy Velsor

January 11, 2016

Our world has been so much greater because of Patriots such as Paul.

Ed Evans

January 11, 2016

We have lost a brother Marine and a close friend, but his family has lost a husband, a father, a brother. Paul was always the soul of concern for other human beings, sharing the love of Christ at every opportunity. His service to his nation, his Marine Corps, his family and neighbors goes above and beyond what we normally expect of men. We thank God his wife and sons had Paul for the time they did, and we look forward to seeing him again, for given the level of Paul's faith, we know for certain where he has gone. Music City MCL Detachment 378, Nashville, Tenn., Ed Evans, Chaplain.

Carla Carlson-Wallace

January 11, 2016

I am touched at such a loving tribute to Paul. Your family showed so much love. I am proud to have been able to call him my friend. God bless over you and your family for the days to come. He was indeed an outstanding person.

Kindest Regards,

Carla Carlson-Wallace
Houston, Texas

Kathleen Northern

January 11, 2016

Praying for your family. A great man will be missed. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Elaine Schlemmer

January 11, 2016

It has been a pleasure to know Mr.Paul Younghaus, on FB, Thank you for sharing your life, love, family, and Spirit, All my sympathy is with your family. in serenity, Elaine Schlemmer

Darlene Webster

January 11, 2016

Such great pictures of a wonderful family! Even though I didn't know you, except through Paul's posts, I can see the closeness and love between you. You are in my prayers, April, along with all in your family. May God put his loving arms around you at this time of tremendous loss.

Maria Biddle

January 11, 2016

Paul was a very good man and a Patriot. God Bless you all

john center

January 11, 2016

R.I.P.sir. semper fidelis.

January 11, 2016

Semper Fidelis to an outstanding Marine as he is called to his final formation!

Lakelands Marines, MCL Detachment 1112, Greenwood, S.C.

John and Jeanne Goshen

January 10, 2016

April, I feel like I know Paul after looking at all of your family's pictures. Paul lived such a full life and it is evident he loved you all with an amazing love. Thank you so much for sharing him with us. I'm sorry that I never got to meet him. I am so sorry for your loss. I know we say it is a comfort to know that we will all be with him again one day when we all come together to meet our Lord, but we are praying for you now and that the Lord will comfort you in a special way now and give you the strength that you need. Just know that we love you and the boys and you will be continually in our prayers. Also April, I haven't seen you in years, but may I say, you have grown into a beautiful young woman. We love you. John and Jeanne Goshen

Richard & Gwen Luther

January 9, 2016

Rest easy Marine, the line has held, and you can now take your place with your fellow Marines guarding Heavens Streets.
To Paul's family know that you are in our prayers.
SEMPER FI

Jason Paxton

January 9, 2016

April, Nicholas, Tyler, and Ethan the Paxton's in Massachusetts send you our love and prayers. What an honor and a privilege to call you guys and your husband and father, Paul, friends. What an encouragement to watch Paul's life become the salt and light for Jesus that he became over the years. May God continue to bless you, and may you rejoice in Jesus, as Paul is most certainly to be doing now. We love you guys!

Lisa Johnson

January 9, 2016

April,I am praying for you always, I am sorry for your loss of a great man. I can hardly wait for all of us to meet again and see him in his new body. i remember a few years back he and I were debating which song was the best, His was I am not home yet this is not where I belong and mine was God's not dead. He is home where he belongs unfortunately it's not here with us who will miss him greatly. RIP Paul.

Larry & Sue Shunkwiler

January 8, 2016

Dear April and children, I am so sorry for your's and our loss. One of the strongest links in our Marine Corps League family chain of command has been broken. We will struggle to make those loose ends meet again, but filling that gap will not be easy. I wish I had had the opportunity to have thanked Paul for all that he has done for us and me personally with his love of photography and of our military. Semper Fi brother Paul, "Rest easy, sleep well my brother. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well."

Beth Moore

January 8, 2016

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you and your family.
May the peace that passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds at this time.

Beth Moore

Angela & Joel Jones

January 8, 2016

April and boys, Hold tight to your wonderful memories. Lean on loved ones and friends for strength and remember how much we all cared and loved Paul. These words are filled with thoughts an understanding and more than anything else, we hope that God will bring comfort and hope for each day ahead .

Linda and Earl Wells

January 7, 2016

May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons. Love and hugs

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