Delmer Lee Jons

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Delmer Lee Jons was born January 31, 1925 in his family's home in rural Bonetsteel, SD to Arthur and Alma (Vetter) Jons. He passed away June 21, 2016 at Sanford Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 91 years. Most of his family had just spent Father's Day with him two days earlier.
Delmer attended grade school at Pleasant Valley Country School and Bonesteel High School, graduated in 1943. Recently Delmer had shared many of his stories of growing up in the Dust Bowl day.s. He talked of all the horses they had and how hard they worked.
Delmer met the love of his life, JoAnn Cerny in 1950 at a St. Patrick's Day dance in Bonesteel and they were engaged soon after. In 1951 he was drafter into the Army and served 21 months in the Korean War. After his discharge, he married JoAnn and bought a quarter of land and its buildings from her parents. It was on this small dairy farm that they raised their 14 children.
For many years Delmer faithfully attended churlch, first as a member of Zion Lutheran Chuirch in Bonesteelo and later during the beginning years of raising his family, attending the United Church of Christ in Naper, NE.
Dad was a quiet man of faith. He loved his family and it showed in how hard work to be a provider. Just a few of the many precious memories include Dad always bringiing home the groceries, working hard in the field all day, milking dows, and singing to lots of music he played. He spent a lot of time gardening. Education was important to Dad. He was proud that all of his children were able to get a college degree. A legacy Dad left us includes many beautiful tulips, gladiolas, star gazer, and other flowers around the house and yard. We will miss you so much Dad, and love you for all that you were!
Delmer is survived by his wife of i64 years, JoAnn; children: Paula (John Brown), Lorna, Julie, Brenda (Ed Murtha), Eldon (Robin), Janet (Joe Pistulka), Arlyn, Verlyn (Dana), Barb, Lisa (Russ Wright), Galen (DJ), Patty (Ed Bowers), LeAnn (Maurice Cox), Gordon (Rhiannon), his grandchildren: Brittany Brown, Bryan Brown,, Jeff Isenberg, Dan Murtha, David Murtha (Justine), Erin Murtha (Sean Hartka), Mateya Murtha, Christopher Pistulka, Alex Pistulka, Heather Kitzan (Josh), Paul Jons, >Curt Jons, Andrew Jons, Matthew Jons, Katie Wright, Allen Wright, Logan Bowers, Lucas Bowers, Josie Cox, Jill Cox, Toby Cox, Tate Cox, Jenna Cox, Ty Cox, Abigail Jons, and Amos Jons; his great-grandchildren, Isen Kitzan. Other survivors include his brother, Malvern and wife Alice, sister Elaine Kurtz and husband Bob, sister-in-law Rose Marie Cerny and many nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant grandson Michael Pistulka and his brother Harley and brother-in-law James Cerny

Delmer married JoAnn Frances Cerny Jons, daughter of Wenczel S. (Jim) Cerny and Iva Anna Carlson Cerny, on 6 Jun 1952. (JoAnn Frances Cerny Jons was born on 28 Jun 1930 in Spencer NE, died on 7 Feb 2018 in Sioux Falls, SD and was buried on 12 Feb 2018 in Naper, NE.)