RALPH  H. YOUNDT, 84, of 597 Fivepointville Road, Brecknock Township, Denver, died November 18, 2001 at 12:07 PM in Mt Sinai Hospital, New York City, New York where he had been a patient since October 25, 2001.  He was the husband of Fern (Smith) Youndt. They celebrated their 63^rd wedding anniversary.  Born in Brecknock Township, he was the son the late Charles & Jennie (Hornberger) Youndt.  He started Butchering at the age of 14 with a stand at the former Windsor Street Market, Reading, then at the Penn Street Farmers Market, Reading until 1995. He worked with his brothers in the business – Charles Youndt & Sons – until they sold the business. He worked for 65 years as a butcher.  He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reamstown where he was a former Council member. He was a member of Howell Lodge No. 405 F.& A.M., a member of Rajah Temple A.A.S.R., Reading, and a member and founder of the Muddy Creek Hunting Lodge.  He Loved Hunting & Fishing.  In Addition to his wife he is survived by 1 Daughter – Lynette Y. wife of Gerald Chatanow of New York City, NY. 2 Brothers – Pherl husband of Verna (Hainley) Youndt of Leola, Donald husband of Nancy (Reider) Youndt of Denver. Also 3 Sisters – Florence widow of Russell Weinhold of Ephrata, Edna widow of David Musser of Emmaus, Stella widow of James Hawthorne of St. Petersburg, Florida. Also are 2 Granddaughters – Jill & Ivy Chatanow. He is Pre-deceased by a sister and 2 brothers.