On September 22, 1940, Delbert was married to Lola Abbott in Hamburg, Iowa. They made their home in Nebraska City, Nebraska until moving to Fremont in 1967. Early in his working years, he worked on WPA projects, then for a hatchery in Nebraska City, and then for the Hubbard Milling Co. there. He came to Fremont with the Hubbard Milling Co. and retired from that company in 1980. In his retirement years, Delbert worked on the farm for Carson Day. While working for Hubbard and Carson Day, he also had a feeder pig operation.
He was a member of the First Christian Church in Fremont. He was a member of Western Star Masonic Lodge No. 2, A.F. & A.M. and the Elks Lodge, both of Nebraska City. He had been a member of the Eagles in Nebraska City and also in Fremont. And he was a member of the United Commercial Travelers of America.
Delbert had also been active in the Fremont Friendship Center (formerly the Senior Citizens Center). He had been an avid bowler and a card player.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lola in October of 1998, and by 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
Survivors: 2 daughters - Joyce and husband Jim Petersen of Fremont
Judy and husband Gene Nelson of Beverly Hills, Florida
1 son - W. Dean and wife Linda Barrett of Lincoln
11 grandchildren
15 great grandchildren
2 great, great grandchildren
2 brothers - Donald Barrett of Salinas, Calif.
Ronald and wife Regina Barrett of Nebraska City
2 sisters - Virginia Huffman of Arlington, Tex.
Katherine Olney of Nebraska City
2 sisters-in-law - Wanda Barrett of Nebraska City
Dorothy Barrett of Syracuse
The funeral service will be 10 AM Saturday (Nov. 27th, 2010) at the First Christian Church, Fremont, with the Rev. Greg Lugn officiating. Visitation will be on Friday (Nov. 26th) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Fremont Friendship Center. The committal will be in the Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City at 2 PM Saturday with a Masonic Graveside Service.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Linda Ruff
Fresno, Ca Saturday, March 19, 2011 Our deepest sympathy to the family of Delbert My mom remembers him well even in her later years. she still lives in Plattsmouth Nebraska My thought go to you all LindaMervin and Colleen Barrett
Nebraska City, NE Saturday, November 27, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with Judy, Dean, Joyce and their families in this time of grief.Mark and Mary Petersen
Fremont, NE Friday, November 26, 2010 Thinking of you and praying for safe travels of family and friends. Love to all, Mark and Mary PetersenKett & Karen Arp
Hooper, NE Thursday, November 25, 2010 Joyce, Jim & Family- Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you! Just remember all the good memories that you have to help you through this diffulcult time.Bill and Darla (Rockford) Rhein
Omaha, Ne Wednesday, November 24, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Remember all the fun and jokes. All the family celebrations and dinners. And of course the pigs.Cari (Barrett) Frame
Matthews, NC Wednesday, November 24, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you. The Frame Family Jamie, Cari Brett, Elena, and Matthew