Art Youngwirth

04/08/59 * 05/23/26

He fought a courageous battle with cancer for 2 years. Art was born on April 8, 1959, to parents, Francis Youngwirth and Lucille (Johnson) Youngwirth, in Oshkosh, WI.

Art was a welder throughout his life, at various places. His most recent jobs were at Leach Company (Federal Signal)- 1988 through 2006, and Oshkosh Truck- 2007-2017, until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Brenda (Schraa) Youngwirth; son, Jacob (Paige) Youngwirth; grandchildren, Grace Youngwirth and Waylan Youngwirth. He is further survived by his brothers-in-law, Bruce Berndt and Brian Schraa; sister-in-law, Jennifer Dutko; many nieces, nephews; best friends, Chris Kabke and Brian Kimball; and his dog, Lucy.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Francis Youngwirth and Lucille (Johnson) Youngwirth; In-laws, Gerald and Correen Schraa; his sister, Margaret (Keith) Curtis; brother, Steve Youngwirth; infant sister, Mary Ann; brother-in-law, Scott Dutko; and sister-in-law, Kathryn (Schraa) Berndt.

Art had a love for his rescue animals, especially his dogs, Star, Buffy, Tramp, Rusty, Rebel, Vinnie and Moose; and cat, Freeway. He loved going up North to the cottage with his wife, in Amberg to hunt, fish and have a couple of beers by the camp site.

A huge shout out to the Michael Wachtel Cancer Center nurses, especially Laura, Cheryl and Morgan and Dr. Bradly Hurley.

A celebration of life is being planned for Summer 2026. Once available, details can be requested at ArtYoungwirth@gmail.com.