Delvin E. Grund

Woodland Hills Funeral Home 507-387-5504

 Delvin E. Grund, age 82 of Mankato, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

 Memorial services will be Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11 A.M. at Woodland Hills Chapel in Mankato, with Fr. John Kunz officiating, with military honors immediately following services at Woodland Hills Chapel. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

 The Grund family will greet friends on Tuesday morning for one hour prior to services at Woodland Hills Chapel. Woodland Hills Funeral Home of Mankato is handling arrangements.

 Del was born on August 12, 1940 to Edward and Susan (Johnson) Grund in Springfield, MN. He grew up in Comfrey, MN, excelling in both basketball and track. He graduated high school in 1958. He served in the Air Force and was stationed in Turkey. Del played basketball for the Air Force, traveling to other European countries to play against other military teams. He was honorably discharged in October 1962 and enrolled in Mankato State University, studying accounting. Del met the love of his life Eileen Treml and proposed 3 weeks later. They were married on November 7, 1964, and made their home in Madelia, MN. Del was a member of the Madelia American Legion and served as Post Commander in the past. He enjoyed playing basketball, golfing, bowling, and deer hunting. Del loved spending time with his grandchildren, often traveling to watch their sporting events and concerts.

 Del is survived by his wife, Eileen of Mankato; children, Cassandra (Anthony) Capobianco of Helotes, TX, Sherry (John) Rapking of St. Peter, MN, Linette (Herb) Fitzpatrick of Eyota, MN; grandchildren, Taylor, Payton, & Anthony Capobianco, Eric Aspelund, Jacquelyn, James, & Michael Lovett; step-grandchildren, Sarah, Christopher, Nathan & Quinn Rapking.

 He is preceded in death by his mother; infant son; granddaughter, Andrea Aspelund; siblings, Donna Goeman, Delores Cogley, and Dale Grund.