Dolan Delaney was born in Petersburg, Indiana on April 28, 1925, and went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 5, 2020 while at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.
After graduating from Petersburg High School with the class of 1942, he served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He and Betty(Hammond)Delaney were married in 1946 and spent 59 beautiful years together, until her passing in August of 2005.
Upon returning from the service Dolan worked at Palmer Electric in radio repair. In 1957 he opened Delaney TV Sales and Repair Shop in Washington, Indiana, it remained opened until 1971.
In 1955 he became interested and invested in the search for oil. He started his own drilling and oil exploration company, Delaney Oil, in 1958 and actively ran the business until he retired in 1992. Although, he never gave up hope of finding that 100 barrel a day oil well.
Dolan was a charter member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church and was an associate member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Port Charlotte, FL. His faith was strong, and he encouraged his children and grandchildren to grow in their faith.
Dolan had many interests and hobbies throughout his life, he loved being a member of Rotary, amateur radio operator, playing tennis, geology, boating and especially fishing. He was constantly learning about new things and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with his family. There was nothing that his brilliant mind couldn't master if he took an interest to do so.
Dolan was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.
He has a great sense of humor and would do just about anything to make his grandchildren laugh. Dolan was an exemplary role model for all that knew him. His generosity and kindness were unmatched. He will be missed greatly but his love, wisdom and memories will live on through his family, just as he would have wanted.
Dolan is survived by his loving family and was so proud to be the father of his five children; James Michael (Cynthia)Delaney, Carlene(Gary)Wright, Charles Bradford(Mary)Delaney, Nolan E."Butch"(Cyndi)Delaney; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis(John)Timmons.
Dolan was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bernice Delaney; wife, Betty Delaney; brother, Daniel Delaney; granddaughter, Delana Ashby; daughter, Lorna Ashby.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gill Funeral Home, 308 E. Walnut St. Washington, IN 47501. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Christopher Byars on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Good Shepard Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Entombment will follow at Sugarland Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 1002 1/2 NE. 6th St. Washington, IN 47501, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2565 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952, or the American Kidney Foundation, 6360 Button Gwinnett Dr. Alanta, GA 30340.
You may leave an online condolence at www.gillsince1872.com.
After graduating from Petersburg High School with the class of 1942, he served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He and Betty(Hammond)Delaney were married in 1946 and spent 59 beautiful years together, until her passing in August of 2005.
Upon returning from the service Dolan worked at Palmer Electric in radio repair. In 1957 he opened Delaney TV Sales and Repair Shop in Washington, Indiana, it remained opened until 1971.
In 1955 he became interested and invested in the search for oil. He started his own drilling and oil exploration company, Delaney Oil, in 1958 and actively ran the business until he retired in 1992. Although, he never gave up hope of finding that 100 barrel a day oil well.
Dolan was a charter member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church and was an associate member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Port Charlotte, FL. His faith was strong, and he encouraged his children and grandchildren to grow in their faith.
Dolan had many interests and hobbies throughout his life, he loved being a member of Rotary, amateur radio operator, playing tennis, geology, boating and especially fishing. He was constantly learning about new things and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with his family. There was nothing that his brilliant mind couldn't master if he took an interest to do so.
Dolan was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.
He has a great sense of humor and would do just about anything to make his grandchildren laugh. Dolan was an exemplary role model for all that knew him. His generosity and kindness were unmatched. He will be missed greatly but his love, wisdom and memories will live on through his family, just as he would have wanted.
Dolan is survived by his loving family and was so proud to be the father of his five children; James Michael (Cynthia)Delaney, Carlene(Gary)Wright, Charles Bradford(Mary)Delaney, Nolan E."Butch"(Cyndi)Delaney; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis(John)Timmons.
Dolan was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bernice Delaney; wife, Betty Delaney; brother, Daniel Delaney; granddaughter, Delana Ashby; daughter, Lorna Ashby.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gill Funeral Home, 308 E. Walnut St. Washington, IN 47501. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Christopher Byars on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Good Shepard Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Entombment will follow at Sugarland Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 1002 1/2 NE. 6th St. Washington, IN 47501, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2565 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952, or the American Kidney Foundation, 6360 Button Gwinnett Dr. Alanta, GA 30340.
You may leave an online condolence at www.gillsince1872.com.
Dolan Delaney was born in Petersburg, Indiana on April 28, 1925, and went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 5, 2020 while at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.
After graduating from Petersburg High School with the class of 1942, he served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He and Betty(Hammond)Delaney were married in 1946 and spent 59 beautiful years together, until her passing in August of 2005.
Upon returning from the service Dolan worked at Palmer Electric in radio repair. In 1957 he opened Delaney TV Sales and Repair Shop in Washington, Indiana, it remained opened until 1971.
In 1955 he became interested and invested in the search for oil. He started his own drilling and oil exploration company, Delaney Oil, in 1958 and actively ran the business until he retired in 1992. Although, he never gave up hope of finding that 100 barrel a day oil well.
Dolan was a charter member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church and was an associate member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Port Charlotte, FL. His faith was strong, and he encouraged his children and grandchildren to grow in their faith.
Dolan had many interests and hobbies throughout his life, he loved being a member of Rotary, amateur radio operator, playing tennis, geology, boating and especially fishing. He was constantly learning about new things and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with his family. There was nothing that his brilliant mind couldn't master if he took an interest to do so.
Dolan was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.
He has a great sense of humor and would do just about anything to make his grandchildren laugh. Dolan was an exemplary role model for all that knew him. His generosity and kindness were unmatched. He will be missed greatly but his love, wisdom and memories will live on through his family, just as he would have wanted.
Dolan is survived by his loving family and was so proud to be the father of his five children; James Michael (Cynthia)Delaney, Carlene(Gary)Wright, Charles Bradford(Mary)Delaney, Nolan E."Butch"(Cyndi)Delaney; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis(John)Timmons.
Dolan was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bernice Delaney; wife, Betty Delaney; brother, Daniel Delaney; granddaughter, Delana Ashby; daughter, Lorna Ashby.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gill Funeral Home, 308 E. Walnut St. Washington, IN 47501. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Christopher Byars on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Good Shepard Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Entombment will follow at Sugarland Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 1002 1/2 NE. 6th St. Washington, IN 47501, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2565 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952, or the American Kidney Foundation, 6360 Button Gwinnett Dr. Alanta, GA 30340.
You may leave an online condolence at www.gillsince1872.com.
After graduating from Petersburg High School with the class of 1942, he served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He and Betty(Hammond)Delaney were married in 1946 and spent 59 beautiful years together, until her passing in August of 2005.
Upon returning from the service Dolan worked at Palmer Electric in radio repair. In 1957 he opened Delaney TV Sales and Repair Shop in Washington, Indiana, it remained opened until 1971.
In 1955 he became interested and invested in the search for oil. He started his own drilling and oil exploration company, Delaney Oil, in 1958 and actively ran the business until he retired in 1992. Although, he never gave up hope of finding that 100 barrel a day oil well.
Dolan was a charter member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church and was an associate member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Port Charlotte, FL. His faith was strong, and he encouraged his children and grandchildren to grow in their faith.
Dolan had many interests and hobbies throughout his life, he loved being a member of Rotary, amateur radio operator, playing tennis, geology, boating and especially fishing. He was constantly learning about new things and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with his family. There was nothing that his brilliant mind couldn't master if he took an interest to do so.
Dolan was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.
He has a great sense of humor and would do just about anything to make his grandchildren laugh. Dolan was an exemplary role model for all that knew him. His generosity and kindness were unmatched. He will be missed greatly but his love, wisdom and memories will live on through his family, just as he would have wanted.
Dolan is survived by his loving family and was so proud to be the father of his five children; James Michael (Cynthia)Delaney, Carlene(Gary)Wright, Charles Bradford(Mary)Delaney, Nolan E."Butch"(Cyndi)Delaney; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis(John)Timmons.
Dolan was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bernice Delaney; wife, Betty Delaney; brother, Daniel Delaney; granddaughter, Delana Ashby; daughter, Lorna Ashby.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gill Funeral Home, 308 E. Walnut St. Washington, IN 47501. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Christopher Byars on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Good Shepard Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Entombment will follow at Sugarland Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 1002 1/2 NE. 6th St. Washington, IN 47501, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2565 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952, or the American Kidney Foundation, 6360 Button Gwinnett Dr. Alanta, GA 30340.
You may leave an online condolence at www.gillsince1872.com.
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