Dura 'Dell' Roosevelt Delano Jr

Following a brief illness, Dura Roosevelt Delano, Jr. (Dell), of McCook NE, died on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. He was 90. He was born on August 2, 1924 in Industry, ME. His parents were Dura R. Delano, Sr. and Mildred Chamberlain Delano of Rumford, ME. He joined the Army in 1943 to help the US efforts in World War II. Dell served in the 44th Infantry and saw action in France, Austria, and Germany earning a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor. In 1945, he married Marilu Sellens of Hoisington, KS, and together they had five children, Alan (Pauline) of Decatur TN, Robert (Martha) of Kerens TX, Keith (Kara) of McCook, Michael of Colorado Springs, and Linda (Carolyn) of Phoenix AZ. He was elected to be the District 10 Commander of the American Legion in 1961. A practical man, Dell was most proud of his family and the fun times they had together, and on the many trips, particularly the time spent outdoors. He had no regrets. Dell is survived by his wife, his five children, and his eight grandchildren Travis, Beth, Rachael, Marsha, Jeff, Jake, Craig, and Shea. There are 20 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. There will be a Visitation on Friday, April 10 and services will be held on Saturday April 11 at 10:30am CDT at Herman-Jones Funeral Home. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations for the McCook Community Hospice be sent to Herman-Jones Funeral Home, 607 Norris Avenue, McCook NE 69001