Delbert was born Feb. 23, 1942 in Tribune, Kansas, the son of Lloyd R. and June V. (Fairchild) Callen. He was a 1962 graduate of Fort Hays State University, graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Engineering.  A lifetime resident of Greeley County, Kansas, he was a farmer.

Delbert was a member of American Radio Relay League, Lamar Racing Association and ASPCA.

On April 3, 1971, he married Margaret Harbison at Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. They divorced in 2001.

Delbert’s surviving family includes his two Children — Jeff and Laura Callen of Leoti, Kansas, Rebecca and Kevin Haddocks of Pensacola, Florida; one sister – Diana Callen- Topeka, Kansas; three grandchildren – Hunter Lee Callen, Shooter James Callen and Mason Elijah Haddocks.

The family will be having private services at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.

Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.