DELBERT RICH, 90, of Louisville died Saturday, March 5, 2011.
A native of Ollie Ky. in Edmonson County, he was born March 14, 1920. Delbert was a devoted husband, wonderful father and a special grandfather and great grandfather. He loved to fish, raise a garden and enjoyed working with his hands. He was a 50 year member of the Boaz Masonic Lodge #850. He retired as an electrician with membership in the IBEW local union 369. He was an Army veteran of WW II and was one of the oldest members of Rockford View United Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Vivian Faye Rich, his parents, Mote and Rebecca Rich and two sisters.
Survivors include his children, Vivian Cripps (Frank) and Dan Rich (Teri); grandchildren, Chad Simmons (Cindy), Allison Schrock (Bryan), Aaron Rich (Rachel); four great grandchildren, Abigail, Ann Marie, Adam, and Caroline; several nieces, nephews, and many special friends.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Hawkins Cemetery, Edmonson County, KY.
Visitation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. Monday.
Memorial gifts may be made to Wendell Foster’s Campus for Developmental Disabilities, 815 Triplett Street, Owensboro, KY. 42303-1668; or Hosparus.
Condolences to owenfuneralhome.com.