Delphin Dommer

Delphin C. Dommer, age 98, of Colby, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, under the care of Heartland Hospice at the Waterford Assisted Living Center, Colby.

A public visitation was held from 12 until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. A private family service followed. The Rev. Shawn Andersen presided. Interment followed at Colby Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends couldwatchtheserviceliveonthefuneral home’s Facebook page or after service anytime on Facebook or the website. We encouraged those in attendance to abide by the COVID-19 guidelines by sanitizing, wearing a mask (if able) and social distancing. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby is entrusted with the arrangements.

Delphin was born May 5, 1922, the son of Carl and Dora Dommer, in North Dakota. He graduated from Colby High School. Delphin then went into farming with his two brothers and formed Arlendel Farms, Inc. On August 27, 1949, he was united in marriage to Ruby Anne Justman at Zion Lutheran Church, Colby.

Together they farmed their farm in the Town of Hull until their retirement in 1989. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Delphin enjoyed traveling with his wife, Ruby after they sold the farm. He also became quite a skilled carpenter, making many wood furniture items for his family in his retirement. Delphin also worked part time for Harmony Cooperative. After he retired he drove fertilizer truck each spring for many years.

Delphin is survived by his five children: Jerry “Father Ian” of Collegeville, Minn., Judy (Alan) Stehlik of Pleasant Prairie, David (Mary) Dommer of Colby, Dennis (Pam) Dommer of Marshfield and Debby (Darrell) Lueth of Medford; ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceeded in death by his wife, Ruby; his parents; two brothers: Leonard and Arvin; and one sister, Leona.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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