Lifelong WaKeeney resident Delmer Lynd age 81, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Trego County Lemke Long Term Care. He was born August 12, 1934, in WaKeeney to William Edward and Hilda (Johnson) Lynd.

Delmer graduated from Trego Community High School with the class of 1952. On August 20, 1956, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Hobbick, in WaKeeney. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage together.

He was a farmer and rancher his entire life. He loved his way of life on the farm. He was a horseman most of his life, often talking about riding a horse to school. When you saw Delmer, he most always had a smile on his face. He was a kindhearted, loving man, who would do anything for anyone. In his later years, he enjoyed sprinkling grain out on his driveway to watch the birds come and eat. Delmer was also especially fond of his dog. He cherished time spent with family and friends. He left a wonderful impression on many people throughout his life.

He will be deeply missed.

Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, Dorothy of WaKeeney; a son, Todd (Chrisi) of Hays; four grandchildren, Brooke (Brad) Fabrizius of Manhattan, Corey (Justin) Sherfick of WaKeeney, and Trey and Chase Lynd of Hays; three great-grandchildren, Brecken and Brittyn Fabrizius of Manhattan, and Jackson Sherfick of WaKeeney; two brothers, Marvin (Reva) Lynd of WaKeeney and Ronald Lynd of Louisiana; one sister, Neva Butcher of WaKeeney; and Penny Hafliger, daughter-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Toby Del Lynd (3/30/2006); two brothers, Alden and Raymond Lynd; and a sister, Twila Clark.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney. Burial will be in the city cemetery.

There will be a short visitation with family present one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care. Donations made to the LTC may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.schmittfuneral.com.