Kermit Delzer

Our beloved Brother, Uncle, and Friend Kermit Dwane Delzer, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 at the Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA from complications of a stroke. Born in Wenatchee, WA on November 20th, 1936 to John and Virginia Delzer, Kermit attended Leavenworth Schools through 6th grade and then went to 7th grade in Wenatchee, 8th-9th grade in Tacoma, WA, then graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1954. He went on to WSA in Pullman, WA, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. Kermit worked summers for the Forest Service and thinning apples to put himself through college. Military Service followed with training in San Antonio, TX as an Airman with the Air National Guard. He worked with trucking companies in Wenatchee, Moses Lake, and was a business manager with a moving and storage company; moving to Spokane, WA in 1967. Kermit enjoyed hiking, fishing, and WSU "Cougar" football games with his brother Jay. His sense of humor was fun and we always looked forward to his visits. When he retired, he poured himself into the family genealogy, studying our German roots. Kermit was a member of the Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA. Kermit was married briefly, but had no children. He always said his children were his nephews and nieces. Kermit is survived by his siblings: Jay (Arlene) Delzer and nieces and nephews; Sharon (Mike) Fries of East Wenatchee, WA; Duane (Lori) Delzer of Tarija, Bolivia, South America; Janette (Jacques) Ollivier of Thorp, WA; Don (Jennifer) Delzer of Beaverton, OR; also six great nephews and 5 great nieces; four great-great nephews, and a new little great-great niece. He is also survived by many cousins and special friends Darla Morris, Jim Telford, and Paul Engle. Kermit was preceded in death by his parents John and Virginia Delzer. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 20th, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Foothills Foursquare Church: 315 South Mission Street in Wenatchee, WA. Due to Covid regulation, masks and social distancing is required. A special thank you to the nurses, staff, and doctors at Providence Holy Family Hospital for their comfort and support of our Dear Uncle Kermit who is now with his professed Lord and Savior Jesus, and mother and father.

Kermit Delzer

November 20, 1936 - October 28, 2020