Delmar Judson, 96

Delmer LeRoy Judson, 96, Osakis, died Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Community Memorial Home.

Delmer was born May 9, 1913 to Rueben and Minnie (Wagner) Judson in Parkers Prairie. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He attended country school in Oak Valley and Inman Townships and Deer Creek public schools.

He was united in marriage to Beulah Finck in June of 1942. Following their marriage they lived in Deer Creek. He worked as a cement mason throughout the United States for more than 40 years. His wife, Beulah, died in April of 1972. Following her death, he lived in the Parkers Prairie and Leaf Valley area. He continued working as a mason, farmed and was active in purchasing and reselling farm equipment.

Delmer was united in marriage to Lorraine Jepson on October 31, 1987, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis. Following their marriage they made their home in Osakis, where he lived until the time of his death. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a former member of the Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, dancing and in his earlier years, he loved playing baseball.

Delmer is survived by his wife, Lorraine; two daughters, Verna Fuhrman of Deer Creek and Kathy Sigfrid of Brandon; a stepson, Ronald (Arlene) Hilmer of Hastings; two sisters, Delores Franklin and Edna Judson, both of Burnsville; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Beulah; three brothers, Lester, Irvin and Ray; and a grandson, Nathan Sigfrid.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with the Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music was provided by organist Dean Swanson and vocalist Dedra Zwieg. Burial was at Parkers Prairie Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Todd Sigfrid, Cody Sigfrid, Kelie Mohs, Jerry Judson, Mike Lien and Howard Berg.

Visitation was 5 to 8 p.m. December 15 at Lind Family Funeral Home in Parkers Prairie and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements are by Lind Family Funeral Service with chapels in Miltona and Parkers Prairie; www.lindfamilyfh.com.

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