George J. Delling, age 82 of Grafton, ND died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.
George J. Delling was born November 28, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN the son of the late George D. and S. Josephine (Knutson) Delling. He grew up and graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School in Park River. He later attended the University of Idaho. He served as a Radioman in the U.S. Navy from 1944-46. Following his discharge he returned to the Grafton area where he married Marilyn Hove on November 16, 1947. The couple made their home in Grafton where George worked as the Service Manager for the John Deere Implement for 42 1/2 years. Marilyn passed away on September 28, 2001 and George moved to the Lutheran Sunset Home this summer.
He was a member of the Grafton Lutheran Church, the Grafton V.F.W. Post #9367, the Grafton American Legion Post #41, and the Fair Oaks Golf Club and served on the Grafton School Board.
He is survived by his children: James (Sharon) Delling, Fargo, ND; Tom (Grace) Delling, Williston, ND; Susan Thorstad, Aurora, CO; Barbara Moga, Rancho Cucamonga, CA; brother Fred Anderson, Park River, ND; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers: Bill and Duane, sister Genevieve and son-in-law Pat Moga.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 3, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the Grafton Lutheran Church of Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Monday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Grafton Lutheran Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Grafton American Legion Post #41.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
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