Delmer G. Zelt

He was born on Monday, November 25, 1929 in Allen County, Indiana the son of the late Arthur H. Zelt and the late Della (Lepper) Zelt. He married Arnella L. Hormann on November 25, 1950 and she preceded him in death on February 1, 2009.

Delmer retired from Rea Magnet Wire in 1991 with over 38 years of service and was also a lifelong farmer.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock and the Heritage Lion's Club.

Survivors include his son, Dennis D. (Becky) Zelt of Monroeville; son, Roger A. (Julie) Zelt of Hoagland; brother-in-law, Fred Hitzeman of New Haven; seven grandchildren, Adam, Chad, Arthur, Crystal, Alexa, Nick & Matt; & 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Stanley L. Zelt; two grandchildren, Allen and Sue Zelt; a brother, Melvin Zelt; and three sisters, Rosella Franz, Florence Hitzeman, & Luella Schweyer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock with Rev. Douglas Christian officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Flatrock.

Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 24 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur & one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Preferred memorials are to St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock or Worship Anew.