Delmar Andersen was born in Winnetoon, Nebraska on March 17, 1930. He attended school in Winnetoon and Creighton, graduating from Creighton High in 1947.
From 1951 to 1953, Delmar served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. With the exception of his years in the Army, Delmar had been a Winnetoon resident until moving to Creighton in 2007.
On July 22, 1955, Delmar married Ruth Mueller of Creighton. That same year he purchased the Conoco tankwagon business from Arlie Jewell of Winnetoon. For 50 plus years, Delmar's Conoco truck was a familiar sight as he delivered fuel to the citizens of Knox County.
Delmar was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton, where he was active on the Church Council. He also helped with maintenance at the church's Bethesda Mini-Camp in Winnetoon for many years.
As a resident of Winnetoon, Delmar was a longtime member of the village board and Winnetoon Fire Department. He was also a member of Ernest E. Jacobs American Legion Post 74 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1151.
Gardening, feeding birds and tree planting were some of Delmar's favorite pastimes. He was an avid follower of the Minnesota Twins, Nebraska Cornhuskers and Creighton Bulldogs. He and Ruth particularly enjoyed being in attendance when the Minnesota Twins won the World Series in 1987.
Delmar was a good friend and neighbor to the people of Winnetoon and surrounding communities all his life. He was a historian of Knox County and the area.
Delmar died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
He is survived by his children, Taryn (Curt) Dohman, Brock Andersen, Derek (Judy) Andersen and Stacy Kuhl, four grandchildren and one great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one grandchild; brother, Merlin Andersen, sisters, LeVeve Bonnesen and infant twins.
...Brockhaus Funeral Home, 17 Jan 2017
From 1951 to 1953, Delmar served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. With the exception of his years in the Army, Delmar had been a Winnetoon resident until moving to Creighton in 2007.
On July 22, 1955, Delmar married Ruth Mueller of Creighton. That same year he purchased the Conoco tankwagon business from Arlie Jewell of Winnetoon. For 50 plus years, Delmar's Conoco truck was a familiar sight as he delivered fuel to the citizens of Knox County.
Delmar was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton, where he was active on the Church Council. He also helped with maintenance at the church's Bethesda Mini-Camp in Winnetoon for many years.
As a resident of Winnetoon, Delmar was a longtime member of the village board and Winnetoon Fire Department. He was also a member of Ernest E. Jacobs American Legion Post 74 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1151.
Gardening, feeding birds and tree planting were some of Delmar's favorite pastimes. He was an avid follower of the Minnesota Twins, Nebraska Cornhuskers and Creighton Bulldogs. He and Ruth particularly enjoyed being in attendance when the Minnesota Twins won the World Series in 1987.
Delmar was a good friend and neighbor to the people of Winnetoon and surrounding communities all his life. He was a historian of Knox County and the area.
Delmar died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
He is survived by his children, Taryn (Curt) Dohman, Brock Andersen, Derek (Judy) Andersen and Stacy Kuhl, four grandchildren and one great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one grandchild; brother, Merlin Andersen, sisters, LeVeve Bonnesen and infant twins.
...Brockhaus Funeral Home, 17 Jan 2017
Delmar Andersen was born in Winnetoon, Nebraska on March 17, 1930. He attended school in Winnetoon and Creighton, graduating from Creighton High in 1947.
From 1951 to 1953, Delmar served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. With the exception of his years in the Army, Delmar had been a Winnetoon resident until moving to Creighton in 2007.
On July 22, 1955, Delmar married Ruth Mueller of Creighton. That same year he purchased the Conoco tankwagon business from Arlie Jewell of Winnetoon. For 50 plus years, Delmar's Conoco truck was a familiar sight as he delivered fuel to the citizens of Knox County.
Delmar was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton, where he was active on the Church Council. He also helped with maintenance at the church's Bethesda Mini-Camp in Winnetoon for many years.
As a resident of Winnetoon, Delmar was a longtime member of the village board and Winnetoon Fire Department. He was also a member of Ernest E. Jacobs American Legion Post 74 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1151.
Gardening, feeding birds and tree planting were some of Delmar's favorite pastimes. He was an avid follower of the Minnesota Twins, Nebraska Cornhuskers and Creighton Bulldogs. He and Ruth particularly enjoyed being in attendance when the Minnesota Twins won the World Series in 1987.
Delmar was a good friend and neighbor to the people of Winnetoon and surrounding communities all his life. He was a historian of Knox County and the area.
Delmar died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
He is survived by his children, Taryn (Curt) Dohman, Brock Andersen, Derek (Judy) Andersen and Stacy Kuhl, four grandchildren and one great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one grandchild; brother, Merlin Andersen, sisters, LeVeve Bonnesen and infant twins.
...Brockhaus Funeral Home, 17 Jan 2017
From 1951 to 1953, Delmar served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. With the exception of his years in the Army, Delmar had been a Winnetoon resident until moving to Creighton in 2007.
On July 22, 1955, Delmar married Ruth Mueller of Creighton. That same year he purchased the Conoco tankwagon business from Arlie Jewell of Winnetoon. For 50 plus years, Delmar's Conoco truck was a familiar sight as he delivered fuel to the citizens of Knox County.
Delmar was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton, where he was active on the Church Council. He also helped with maintenance at the church's Bethesda Mini-Camp in Winnetoon for many years.
As a resident of Winnetoon, Delmar was a longtime member of the village board and Winnetoon Fire Department. He was also a member of Ernest E. Jacobs American Legion Post 74 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1151.
Gardening, feeding birds and tree planting were some of Delmar's favorite pastimes. He was an avid follower of the Minnesota Twins, Nebraska Cornhuskers and Creighton Bulldogs. He and Ruth particularly enjoyed being in attendance when the Minnesota Twins won the World Series in 1987.
Delmar was a good friend and neighbor to the people of Winnetoon and surrounding communities all his life. He was a historian of Knox County and the area.
Delmar died Friday, January 13, 2017 at Avera Creighton Care Centre.
He is survived by his children, Taryn (Curt) Dohman, Brock Andersen, Derek (Judy) Andersen and Stacy Kuhl, four grandchildren and one great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one grandchild; brother, Merlin Andersen, sisters, LeVeve Bonnesen and infant twins.
...Brockhaus Funeral Home, 17 Jan 2017
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