Delmar Sando

Delmar Elvon Sando, 86, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Ogallala, NE, passed away at his home in Tucson on Thursday, August 6, 2015, with his family by his side. Delmar was born February 15, 1929, to Wilhelm Walter and Amanda Jensine Ordal Sando at Colton, SD where he grew up. After graduating from high school, Delmar attended Augustana College and graduated with a degree in economics. In 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served until 1955. Following his discharge, Delmar returned to South Dakota and worked in Aberdeen for the State of South Dakota for the next 15 years. He later worked for the Federal Government in Denver, CO for 20 years, achieving the position of Regional Director for the Office of Unemployment Insurance before retiring in 1993. Delmar was also the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Consolidated Credit Union. After retiring he became a small business owner when he purchased a Dairy Queen in Ogallala. This endeavor continued for 23 years until the business was sold in 2012. While in Aberdeen Delmar met Emily Marie Pedersen and they were united in marriage in 1959. They raised three children together and celebrated 52 years of marriage before Emily passed away in 2011. Delmar loved his family and was a very involved family man. He enjoyed camping, fishing, sporting events and spending time with his grandchildren. Delmar is survived by his children, Ellen (Mike) Taylor, of Ogallala, Pamela (John) Prokop, of Tucson and James (Shari) Sando, of Ogallala; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his sister, Urma Headrick, of Sioux Falls, SD; two brothers, Alverdo Sando, of Dennison, IA, and Orllo Sando, of Colton; and other family members. Along with his wife, Emily, Delmar was preceded in death by his brother, Merton Sando; and his parents, Wilhelm and Amanda. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. (CT) on Friday, August 14, 2015, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Delmar will then be laid to rest with his wife, Emily, in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, south of Maxwell, NE. A Graveside Funeral Service with military honors will be at 1:30 p.m. (CT) Friday with Pastor Tim Eighmy of Messiah Lutheran Church officiating. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.