While watching his beloved Bears on Monday Night football (Da Bears, and YES they won!), Delmer passed away peacefully in his favorite chair on November 9, 2015. He was the steady rock in our family.
He was born in Mercer County, North Dakota on September 29, 1936. After serving in the US Air Force, he came home and married the love of his life, Colleen Theresa Abbey, on April 2, 1959. In the following years, they created a beautiful family with four children. There was never a dull moment in their lives. They moved from North Dakota to Montana in 1965 where he worked for Blair Mayflower Transfer & Storage for many years. Deciding that he preferred trees over working with people (smart man), he began his own post and pole business.
He was a man of few words but when he spoke, people listened. Praise did not come easy from him so when you heard it, you earned it. His philosophy was: “Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill,” which we all found to be true on more than one occasion.
He loved his wife and children very much but loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren even more, knowing that they were a blessing in his life. He left behind a legacy that will continue to carry on for many generations and we all know he will be managing over it from above.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hella and Edward Flemmer, brother, Don Flemmer, sisters, Mae (Terry) Hughes and Alice Flemmer and grandson, J.C. Haynes. He is survived by his wife Colleen of 56 years and his children, Larry (Deanna) Flemmer, Sandra Haynes, Marie (Mike) Browne, of Stevensville and Paul (Rhonda) Flemmer of Thompson Falls, along with his 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. May their tribe increase! Aim high and God speed!
The family will proceed with a private celebration of life. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.