five grandchildren, a daughter, Julie Larsen, and her husband Chris Vogt from Irvine California, a daughter Pam Rasmussen and her husband Dale, from Ceresco, Nebraska, and a son Todd Larsen and his wife
Anjana from Temecula California. The grandchildren are Kallie Larsen, Loki and Tanner Rasmussen, and Tyler and Troy Larsen. He is also survived by his brother Lyman Larsen and wife Mary of Omaha.
Del graduated from Hooper High School in 1955. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and was a walk-on for the football team. He was in the Army for two years and worked for Fremont Farmer's Union Coop, and First National Bank of Hooper. He farmed for 30 years and retired in 1999.
Delbert was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, which became Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was on the council at Redeemer. He was on the Board of Directors at the First National Bank of Hooper. Delbert was
president of the Fremont Shrine Club, Master of the Masonic Lodge of Hooper, and Worthy Patron of Friendship Chapter #122. He was also a member of the Hooper Volunteer Fire Department. He was president of the Board at Elkhorn Valley Golf Course and a member of the Oakland Golf Course Board. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 18 of Hooper. Del gave of his time and talents in volunteer activities.
The funeral will be 10:30am Monday (December 1, 2008) in Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 18 of Hooper. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3pm to 8pm with family receiving friends from 7pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel. The family is requesting memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hooper Area Community Foundation and the Hooper Volunteer Fire Department.
Condolences(11)
ROGER MEIERHENRY
Fremont, NE Monday, December 1, 2008 Judy & family: So sorry to here about Del.,he will be missed regards Roger & LyndaAllison and Bob Fachman
Hooper, Monday, December 1, 2008 Judy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your faith and memories sustain you. Delbert was a great man and will surely be missed by many.Sonja Springan Bauers
Fremont, NE Sunday, November 30, 2008 To Judy and family and also Lyman and family..... Thinking of you today and lifting you up in prayer. May God comfort you as only He can. My sincere sympathy to all of you.Creeta and Danny Dahl
Scribner, NE Sunday, November 30, 2008 Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your sorrow. When Del was in the hospital the first time, he was a couple of doors down from Elton Schulz ( our relation). Know that you are in my thoughts at this time. CreetaMike and Shirley Leibert
Springfield, MO Sunday, November 30, 2008 Judy, We are so sorry to hear of Delbert's passing. We always enjoyed his approach to life and golf. We know he will be missed by all. Mike & ShirleyDarla Hartmann Sullivan
Salem, OR Sunday, November 30, 2008 To Pam, Julie, Todd & Judy: My sincere sympathy for your loss. I have many fond memories of Delbert while growing up with Pam and through church. My prayers are with you all.Rita Larsen
Los Altos, CA Sunday, November 30, 2008 My deepest sympathy to Delbert's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Rita Larsen
Los Altos, CA Sunday, November 30, 2008Mark and Suzanne Baker
Omaha, Ne Saturday, November 29, 2008 Judy and family - we are so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.Bob & Betty Bauer
Oklahoma City, OK Friday, November 28, 2008 We'll miss him.Gus & Mary Frics
Omaha, NE Friday, November 28, 2008 Our sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. Our sympathy and prayers are with you in this trying time.