Delbert C. Moeller
March 5, 1926 - April 5, 2019
Delbert C. Moeller age 93, of Scribner
Died Friday April 5, 2019 at the Hooper Care Center.
Delbert was born March 5, 1926 in Scribner to Alfred and Anna 'Mueller' Moeller. He was raised in Scribner and graduated from Scribner High School in 1943. After his schooling Delbert served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. Delbert received a purple heart from wounds received during his time near Okinawa. After his military service Delbert returned to Scribner and worked for the Scribner Bank, U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier and the Scribner Co-op. Delbert married LaVonne Meyer on January 26, 1947. The couple lived in Scribner until moving to a farm between Hooper and Scribner in 1955. Most of his time was spent farming until he retired. Delbert played baseball for the Scribner Town Team and also coached the town team and the American Legion Baseball team. He was also one of the people called on to cook when it was needed for an event.
Delbert was a long time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Hooper and the American Legion Post 121 of Scribner.
Survivors:
Children Conley, Joel, Ruth Dahl and Cynthia
Grandchildren Brad (Carrie) Dahl, Shelly (Justin) Whitted and Tessa (Brian) Pribnow
8 great grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews
Delbert was preceded in death by his wife LaVonne, parents, brothers Mike, Roland and Burnell; sisters Marcella Tienken and Lucille Ortmeier.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Tuesday, April 9 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Hooper. The Rev. Judy Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors by the Scribner American Legion Post 121. Memorials are suggested to the church, Scribner Rescue and the Scribner Volunteer Fire Department. Visitation will be Monday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
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