David Cline Young
David Cline Young
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Dave was internationally renowned in the world of ice fishing. He first started fishing with his sons, over 40 years ago. He was one of the finest and widely-known anglers to use the tight line method, a technique developed in his native Michigan. More than anything, he loved to share his knowledge with others, leading him to teach thousands in the art of tight line ice fishing. He toured the country on the pro circuit, appearing in countless tournaments and shows, sponsored by Schooley Reels, Clam, and HT. Many will recognize his regular appearance on the TV Show ICE MEN. The North American Ice Fishing Circuit (NAIFC) says of Dave, "Dave's love for teaching kids, for teaching tight lining is unmatched. The number of rods he gave away to people he just met is not countable. When he and son Mark won a prize at an event he looked for the nearest kid to give the equipment to God bless, tight lines, rest in peace."
Many will remember Dave's generosity, passion for the outdoors, dedicated to the Detroit Tigers, and, above all, love for his family. Much of Dave's life was dedicated to hunting and fishing with his sons, and spending time with his grandchildren.
David is survived by his wife and life partner of over 55 years, Christine Young; sons, Matthew (L. Jacobsen) Young, Mark Young (Ann Johnson), Michael Young, Martin (Jessica Herrick) Young; daughter, Mandi Wallace; 9 grandchildren, Lindsey (Blake) Greiner, Josh (Sara) Young, Tyler Young, Brendan Brethauer, Haley Griffin, Hannah Thompson, Delilah Young, and MaKenna Young; 5 great-grandchildren, Justin, Brody, and Maverick Griener, and Easton and Connor Young; sister, Anita Stevens; many nieces and nephews; and countless close friends and sporting buddies. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Pamela Young.
Friends and family are encouraged to support David's family by sharing memories on his tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home.
401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI 48813
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Bob Every
January 1, 2022
Wonderful obituary, and so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a teammate of mine on a couple different fastpitch softball teams. Dave was a pitcher, and a darn good one at that, having won many softball titles. He played the game the right way and always gave it everything he had. But he never let the will to win get in the way that he was a representative of the sport and a gentleman first. I learned a great deal from Dave and I am honored to know such a good man.
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Norman Smith
January 1, 2022
My condolences to the Young family .. Dave was just like a brother to me.. Him and I traveled all of the ice belt to ice fish. He taught me a lot about the ice fishing world beyond our area that I fished. He always would tell me to not look at the audiences we were doing seminars at because he knew how nervous and tongue tied I would get in front of a crowd He was a master of teaching describing and fishing with the Tight Lining Technique. When Dave walked on the ice at a tournament he had one thing on his mind and that was the win.. He was never satisfied with 2nd 3rd place. that's what kept him such a fierce competitor. He knew every trick in the book to get him to number one. He and his son Mark changed the way major tournaments were run because they were always at the top and most couldn't compete at that level. Dave always said the best fisherman in not just the USA but the world came out of a 50 mile radius of Charlotte Michigan. He also had another great partner Mike Boedeker for the NAIFC tournaments. Dave always said when he picked Mike that he would find the fish he could rely on Mike to put fish on the ice no matter what. Dave knew how to win but most of all Dave's love for his family always shined through everything else. Whenever I would visit or after a day of fishing with Dave to his home and we were treated to some of the best meals ever by his wife Chris.. I will never forget their hospitality of the family and I will never forget what Dave and his did for me..
Joe Pray and the Staff of Pray Funeral Home
January 1, 2022
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