rchitecture degree in 1961 from OSU and coming to Ames in 1970 taught full time at Iowa State University. As a licensed Architect in three states he designed a goodly number of homes, schools, public, Church, and commercial buildings in Texas, Oklahoma, and Iowa. Dick and Mary enjoyed extensive travel in the United States as well as Europe, Egypt, China and Mexico. He retired in 1990 to paint, write and travel. In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by five children: Steven (Adele) of Knoxville, Tenn, Thomas of Tulsa, Okla., John (Lisa) of Lakewood, Colo, Holly (Chuck) Kellogg of Ames and Lisa LaFleur of Weatherford, Texas; eleven wonderful grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harrison H. and R. Thomas. It was his good fortune to know love, accept challenge and to achieve for most of his life. His glass was always half full. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Collegiate United Methodist Church/Endowment Fund. Adams Funeral Home in Ames is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and photos may be shared at adamssoderstrum.com To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.adamssoderstrum.com/obituaries/Edmund-Richard-Young-III?obId=3140175#/obituaryInfo