Delbert Henry Maris

Delbert Henry Maris was born on a farm north of Stratton, Nebraska on August 23, 1931. His parents were Floyd and Mildred (Bahlke) Maris. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1949/1950. He played all sports in high school. After he graduated, he worked in construction and helped build the Trenton Dam. Delbert had one brother, Erwin, and two sisters, Elaine and Jean. He entered the Army in August 1952 and received his training at Fort Ord, California in the infantry division and served overseas in Korea. He received his honorable discharge in June 1954. Delbert met Roberta the day after he got home from being discharged from the Army. They were married a year later in Maywood, Nebraska at the Methodist Church. They had four children: Darlene, Gary, Gerald and Ron. Delbert is preceded in death by his daughter, Darlene Geihsler in 2004; grandson, Craig Geihsler in 2015; brother, Irvin Maris; sisters, Elaine Bley and Jean Wach; brothers-in-law, Ron Wach and Irvin Bley; and sister-in-law, Sandra Maris. Delbert is survived by his wife, Roberta; sons, Gary Maris of McCook, Gerald (Debra) Maris of Culbertson and Ron Maris of McCook; grandchildren, Rod Geihsler, Lisa Johnson, Chris Maris and Richard Maris; great-grandchildren, Emily and Alexa Johnson, Avory and Halee Maris, Gage Geihsler and Jaidon Kimball; son-in-law, Gene Geihsler; as well as many nieces and nephews and a large extended family. Visitation for Delbert will be Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. A memorial service for Delbert will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the McCook Evangelical Free Church at 10:00 AM with Pastor Jerry Ruzicka. Burial at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery is scheduled for 1:00PM. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. A Full obituary will appear upon family approval. Visitation Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel 607 Norris Ave McCook, NE 69001 Funeral Service Thursday, April 4, 2024 10:00 AM Evangelical Free Church 602 E 14th St McCook, NE 68001 Graveside Service Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Fort McPherson National Cemetery 120047 S Spur 56A Maxwell, NE 69151