CROSS, Delbert Dean 1934-2013

CROSS, CLARK, FISCHER

Posted By: COUNTY COORDINATOR
Date: 10/23/2013 at 00:21:44

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FLOYD, IOWA - Delbert Cross, 79, of Floyd, died Monday, October 21, 2013, at his home.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. The Rev. Martha Bennett will officiate. Inurnment will be at 2 p.m. in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday.

The Hauser Funeral Home, 641-228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com .

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette website, Oct. 23, 2013
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Delbert Cross

Birth: May 2, 1934
Death: October 21, 2013

Service Date: Friday, October 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd

Delbert Cross, 79, of Floyd, was called home Monday, October 21, 2013, at his residence.

A memorial service for Delbert Cross will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd. Pastor Martha Bennett will officiate. Inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m. in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City. Military honors will be conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Delbert Dean Cross was born May 2, 1934 in rural Colwell, the son of Hollis and Carrie Lucile (Clark) Cross. He was educated in the Floyd area, graduating from Floyd High School in 1952. While in school, Delbert worked at a sawmill and helped his dad deliver milk. He began working at Armor after he graduated before entering the U.S. Navy in 1954. Delbert was honorably discharged in 1958 and continued his work at Armor. He was also a farmer and operated his own butcher shop for a few years. Delbert was united in marriage to Olga Bell "Billy" Fischer on January 3, 1956. This union was blessed with six children. Billy passed away on December 22, 1985. He married Helen Stonecypher in 1994 and the marriage was later annulled in 2001. Delbert was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Floyd where he taught adult Sunday school. He enjoyed fishing, was a member of the VFW and taught Bible study at the Chautauqua Homes when he was able, but Delbert's great love in life was bowling. He had his own coffee cup at the bowling alley and was still bowling until recently.

Living family members include his six children: Don (Lorna) Cross of Papillion, Nebr., Carrie (Ray) Paulsen of Pierz, Minn., Carolyn (Jeff) Boser of Pierz, Minn., Dan (Lori) Cross of Omaha, Nebr., Drew Cross of St. Cloud, Minn. and Carmen Cross of Waite Park, Minn.; sixteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters: Judy (Jack) Tynan of Charles City and Jan (Tom) Cook of Davenport; along with nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother; first wife, Billy in 1985; and his sister, Jo Ann.

Source: Hauser Funeral Home website, 10/23/2013