Delmar was born on the family farm near Valley, Nebraska, on July 18, 1922. In January 1946 he married Merle Christensen of Hooper, Nebraska. He remained on the family farm all of his life, cultivating the land that he loved so much. In 1967 he began pioneering the organic farming method. The experience he gained in organic farming provided a wealth of valuable knowledge to agriculture. Over the years articles about his farm appeared in several national magazines, and people from all over the world toured his farm to learn more about organic farming.
He is survived by two daughters; Gail Hemenway of Olathe Kansas, and Dorothy Akerlund of Omaha, Nebraska. His grandchildren are Paul Hemenway of Wichita, Kansas; and Anna Hemenway of Olathe, Kansas.
Memorial services will be on Saturday, January 23, at 3 pm, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2530 Old Highway 8, Fremont, Nebraska.
Condolences(6)
Joan Behrens
Fremnt, NE Sunday, January 24, 2010 First and foremost.. I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy is extented to you and your family. I too was thinking that this may be the last Akerlund. That saddens me. for that is my heritage. I would love to have all your addresses or email addresses. I can remember so vivid your grandma Dot. Did either of you ever attend my grandma Claudines Christmas years ago? I was young but yet think that either Dorothy or Gail attended with Dot a time or two. Again my sincere sympathy to all of you. Blessings.. Joan Behrens (Claudines granddaughter).. MotherJoan68025@yahoo.comGayle Johannes
Fremont, NE Saturday, January 23, 2010 Dear Gail and Dorothy, I will be thinking of the both of you often today and holding you in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss, and please know that I remember your entire family especially all the times I visited you at your home, and of course the vacation we all took together. Both of your parents are sadly missed by all who knew them. I would love to hear from you. Warm Wishes, gayle Rychner JohannesBarb (Smith) Christiansen
Littleton, CO Friday, January 22, 2010 Dear Gail & Dorothy, I'm sorry to hear about your dad's passing. May you find comfort in family & friends during your time of sorrow. Remember, your dad is only as far away as your heart & sole. Our sincere condolences, Barb & Dave Christiansen Littleton, COGEORGE CENOVICH
Council Bluffs, IA Friday, January 22, 2010 ELAINE AND I SADDENED TO LEARN OF DEL'S PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND LOVED ORGANIC FARMING.Dottie Strenger
Fremont, NE Friday, January 22, 2010 I enjoyed working with Delmar these many years at tax time and will always remember his sweet nature. He will be missed. God bless your family and give you a peace only He can give.Phyllis Lupher
Boise, ID Friday, January 22, 2010 Although I hadn't seen Uncle Delmar in many years, my thoughts are with Gail and Dorothy during this difficult time. It is always sad to lose a parent regardless of their age and circumstances and this is truly an end of an era with the passing of the last of the Akerlund trio and their spouses. They will always be in our thoughts and memories.