Sipping on the last dredges of beer from your glass, can you recall the name of the man or woman who sweated and strained while making your beer? It's not frailty that manifests forgetfulness when speaking of those who brewed your beer; it's natural selection. Those in the industry don't fault you for failing to remember. Dick Young was another one of those silent contributors to the world of craft beer. Started in 1984 in the kitchen of Dick's house, today Dick's Brewing Company is a brewery, restaurant, and deli. Not content to be just a brewer, Dick was also an avid hunter, meat smoker, snow skier, scuba diver, water skier, and Harley enthusiast.

This past Sunday we learned Dick left us, and with it, a large hole in the hearts. He remains in the thoughts of those that knew him and his labors. This Monday the craft beer community asks you to honor Dick by visiting the brewery and restaurant (if you are heading south) or raise a pint in his honor. If Dick was here today, he would be sharing that pint with you and no doubt making you making you laugh in the process. You will be missed, Dick Young, and we will never forget you.

Funeral Services will be held at Sticklin Funeral Chapel (11:00 AM) on 1437 S. Gold Street in Centralia, WA, with a graveside service to follow in Chehalis at the Claquato Cemetery. Cheers.

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