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Donald R. Delg

Donald "Donnie" R. "Wab num dah" Delg, 65, of Lawrence, KS passed away unexpectedly July 10, 2013. He was born December 21, 1947 in Holton, KS the son of Salvador and Mary (Wishkeno) Delg.

Donnie attended Bell Grade School on the Potawatomi Reservation and graduated from Burbank High School in Burbank, CA. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had lived in the Lawrence area for over 25 years where he was a bus driver for the Lawrence school district.

Donnie was a member of the Drum Religion and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Delg of Lawrence, KS; a sister, Barbara Ferguson of Green Valley Lake, CA; 2 brothers, Dale Delg of Topeka, KS and Darrell Delg of Lawrence, KS and many nieces and nephews.

Drum services will be Saturday evening, July 13, 2013 at the Danceground Building on the Potawatomi Reservation west of Mayetta, KS. Burial will be Sunday afternoon in the Wishkeno Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 12, 2013.
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Don, It has been almost two weeks since we received the call about your passing. It still hurts my heart that you aren't going to be here to give me encouragement when I need it. Even when we weren't seeing eye to eye you were still here if I needed you. You and I both could be very stubborn, but you were still there. I will miss you. Miss our driving around. Miss going to dinner. Miss meeting your family.I remember meeting Numosh for the first time. Wow, it's a good thing she didn't get more of my back side. But, she was protecting her daddy, so I can't blame her. I will miss going to the theater with you. Remember that was where we had our first official date. Our first date was going to Bambinos. I was so nervous I felt like I was going to puke. But after spending three hours there my nerves settled down, and we had a good time. I will miss just being with you. You were and always will be special to me. No one can take away the memories I have of us. I still remember you bringing and having flowers delivered to me on special occasions. I never deserved them I don't think, but I felt special when I got them. I will miss you Don. You will never know how much you meant to me. I love you.

Shanda Torneden

July 23, 2013

Don, When Shanda told me about your passing it made me sad. When I would see you at First Student we had a good laugh about this or that. You were a good friend to me. It will be hard for me go to pick up Shanda at work and not have you there to say "hello mama Lou". I wish peace to come to your family during this difficult time, but we will all see each other again.

Verna Torneden

July 23, 2013

To Donnie, Our time with you was too short we had some great times in our lives. Your dog is doing good. She looks for you, but is adjusting to her new life. Say hi to ALL our relations and I'll be looking for signs from you. Mom knew you were sick but glad your not in any pain. Until we meet again! Namosh will be laid next to you when its her time to join you. Love you Big Bro!

July 22, 2013

I was shocked to hear for Don's passing. We always enjoyed his sense of humor when he come to visit us at the dental clinc. We will miss him deeply. I do hope someone finds a good home for his dog. May the good lord welcome you home Don.

E. "La-le" Miller

July 17, 2013

Donnie is a wonderful man. He will be missed and his laugh will never be forgotten. His love for his family was his top priority and should be followed by all.

Ashley Whitelightning

July 14, 2013

So sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a nice person. Thoughts to all of the family.

Linda York

July 14, 2013

So sorry to hear of Donnie's unexpected passing. You have my deepest sympathy.

Shirley Jacobson

July 13, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

Brenda Hastert

July 13, 2013

I'm sorry about your family's loss. Give MZ Mary a hug for me. Betty J. Rice

July 12, 2013

I always enjoyed talking to Donnie and he was a great guy! I will miss him!!! So happy I got to spend the 4th with him. Rest in peace Donnie.

Ione Childers

July 12, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

sherry Edmonds

July 12, 2013

Donnie, knew you as a teenager, joined the family when you were in high school. Brother-in-law you were always there for me and I wish I could have been with you at the end. Please tell all our loved ones up in heaven we miss them all, and don't have too much fun, without us that are left here. See you again my dear friend.

Dorothy Delg

July 12, 2013

Dorothy, sorry for your family's loss.

Marge Hoffman

July 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you during this difficult time. Don and I had alot of great times together. I remember going with your family to see Christmas lights two years ago. It was nice to see him laugh and carry on. The dedication to his family was heartwarming. I will miss him terribly. Not a day will go by without me thinking of something he said or did. He was more than my colleague he was one of my dearest friends. We may have had some rough times, but I could always count on him being there if I needed it. I cared about him deeply. Love you Don...

Shanda Torneden

July 12, 2013

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