Danny Youngblood

WATERLOO – Danny Alvin Youngblood, 71, died on Monday, January 15, 2024, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. Danny was born on January 11, 1953, in Waterloo, IA, the son of Claude and Mardella (Craun) Youngblood. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1971. He was employed as an inspector for the city of Waterloo for 26 years before his retirement in 2019. Danny was a hardworking man and musician his whole life, always surrounded by music, friends, and family. He loved his family more than anything. Danny also loved animals, being on the water, going fishing, and constantly staying busy. He sang, played lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, and just about any instrument he picked up. He had multiple bands throughout his life, including Summer Breeze and Youngblood Band. They performed shows throughout Iowa, including playing at the annual Sturgis Falls Celebration in Cedar Falls. Danny was loved by many and became friends with everyone he met. His sense of humor was unmatched, and he could always make you laugh, no matter the time or place. His heart was bigger than people even knew; he would give the shirt off his back to a stranger and was always there if you needed a helping hand. Danny is survived by his son, Jeremy (Ashley) Youngblood of Traer; son, Joe (Ashley) Youngblood of Monticello, MN; daughter, Holly (Cole) Beirnes of Waterloo; sister, Linda (Vern) Oltrogge of Cedar Falls; brother, Gary (Tammy) Youngblood of Cedar Falls; brother, Lonny (Nancy) Youngblood of Cedar Falls; five grandchildren (Chase, Lane, Olivia, Oliver, Theodore); one great-grandson (Anakin); and many treasured nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Youngblood; his mother, Mardella (Craun) Youngblood; and his best friend and “honorary Youngblood” James “Jimmy” Thielen. A Jam Session/Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, January 27th from 4:00 pm - Midnight at Majestic Moon (1955 Locke Ave #2614, Waterloo, IA 50702). Please bring your instruments, a memory or story of Danny, and come jam with us to celebrate his life and honor him the way he would have loved most. Cards with a memory or story of Danny can be brought to the Jam Session at Majestic Moon or be sent to the Youngblood Family at 1324 Talcott Court, Waterloo, IA 50702. In lieu of flowers, additional memorials may be directed to the family at https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-youngblood?modal=contact

Danny Youngblood

January 11, 1953 - January 15, 2024