Delbert Jasmer
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On February 3, 2015 @ 8:59 am In 2015,Obituaries | 12 Comments
Delbert W. Jasmer
A current resident of New Prague and longtime resident of Lydia, Delbert Jasmer, was 93 when he passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 3, 2015, at Mala Strana Health Care Center, in New Prague, MN.
Delbert’s Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 7 at 11 am, with family greeting guests starting at 9 am, all at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake 20200 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. The Reverend Dr. Brent Parrish will preside. His son Curtis Jasmer and grandsons, Paul Jasmer, Dan Lambrecht, Allen Chalmers, T.J. Neisen and Chase Jasmer will be the pallbearers. Delbert will be laid to rest at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, with full military honors provided by the Prior Lake V.F.W.
On September 20, 1921 in Verndale, MN, Adolph and Emma (Ellis) Jasmer, held in their hands a tiny premature baby boy, named Delbert Wallace Jasmer. Small enough to rest in a cigar box, with arms smaller than his father’s wedding ring, he was not expected to survive. Delbert was a tough and fearless boy. He grew up in Todd County, MN, with his three sisters and two brothers. As a young boy, Delbert became quite fond of fishing, hunting and trapping. Growing up during the depression, Delbert recalls tough survival times and watching the packer cars driving by during the prohibition years.
A proud American, Delbert served his country in the Unites States Army from October 17, 1942 to October 25, 1945. Stationed in England, Northern France and Central Europe, he was awarded three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, three Overseas Service Bars, EAME Campaign Ribbon and Unit Citation Motor Vehicle Driver Award, for all of his efforts. Working various jobs at first, Delbert worked for Schultz Oliver Implement in Lydia as a mechanic for over 20 years. He spent another 18 years at Toro in Bloomington, before retiring in 1986, due to an eye condition.
Through a mutual friend and a cousin, Delbert, unbeknown to him, was introduced to his bride of 68 years, Irene Marie Kohout. While away at war, they stayed in contact with each other through letters. On a beautiful day of May 16, 1946, Delbert married Irene. For over 60 years, they called home in Lydia, where they raised seven children, Darrell, Douglas, Vicki, Cheryl, Paula, Curtis and Robert.
Family was most important to him. They enjoyed the annual summer vacation up north or traveling to Washington State. Countless hours were spent fishing with cane poles, in hopes of a few good meals. As the family grew in size, so did the house. Delbert was a gifted handyman. Through the years, he updated the home and completed extensive remodels, with his boys at his side.
Delbert loved playing cards, making horseradish with the Old Duffers Horseradish Club and deer hunting with his boys and neighbors. A proud grandpa, he relished taking them on vacations and teaching them how to fish. Delbert was patient with the granddaughters and held high ethical standards for the grandsons.
With a love for a good prank, Delbert was hard working, opinionated and strong willed. He passed on to the children and grandchildren, his strong values, strength of character and the need of a strong dedication to our faith. Left to honor Delbert’s life and mourn the death is his wife, Irene; children, Darrell (Janet) Jasmer, Douglas (Nancy) Jasmer, Vicki (Elmer Jr.) Lambrecht, Cheryl (Jerry) Chalmers, Paula Neisen, Curtis Jasmer, Robert (Christine) Jasmer; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bernitta (Richard) Swift, Eleanor (Everett) Ostlund; other relatives and friends.
There to welcome Delbert home in heaven is his parents, Adolph and Emma; grandsons, Marc and Andrew Jasmer; sister, Ruth (Eskil) Holmquist; brothers, Alfred Jasmer, Elsworth (Bernita) Jasmer and 2 infant brothers.
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My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this time of sadness. Rest in peace Great Uncle Delbert.
My deepest sympathy to the family. I shared many good times with the family. He will be greatly missed. My prayers to all.
I have so many fond memories of Uncle Delbert. I hope that you find comfort during this difficult time in your life and look back on all the great memories that you have shared and smile at the fact that you were such an important part of his life. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Love, Judy Jasmer
Oh the stories he could tell. Between Uncle Delbert and Dad, when the two were together there was laughter in the air. He was a great example of Faith, Family and Love. What a great legacy. May you find Peace and Comfort knowing he is with our Lord and Savior.Love Gail & Gordy
This is a quote that fits well.
“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.”
May God be with you all in the troubled time – Uncle Delbert was a great man that will be missed by all!
Sorry to hear of you loss. I remember all the times your family visited Emma and Adolf Jasmer
You will be greatly missed Uncle Delbert! My thoughts and prayers will be with be with your family and loved ones.
I always enjoyed visiting with Delbert, what I remember is that little smirk he always had on his face, always thinking about the next prank or joke. We will all miss him and remember how nice a person he was.
Uncle Delbert was such a example of a hard working person , not giving up when things got difficult, always had time for a good story or a harmless prank to make you feel better. We have many memories of the times we spent with Delbert and Irene on our yearly summer vacations to Lydia going to garage sales one after the another looking for that perfect treasure. We are thinking of you all and our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I am sorry for your loss but happy that tiny baby in a cigar box lived a good, long life
and had such a great family. I will always remember the hayrides.
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Uncle Delbert will be missed. He was a wonderful uncle, he had such a great sense of humor. He had so much love that he showered on all. My prayers are for the family.