Delbert Jerry Persoon

Delbert Jerry Persoon, age 83, of Lakeside, Iowa died January 2, 2025 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will take place Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 3-5:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital by clicking on https://bit.ly/persoondonate. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Delbert Jerry Persoon was born August 22, 1941 to Kenneth and Evelyn (Bannert) Persoon in Hudson, South Dakota. He attended school at Rock Valley School. Delbert was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Storm Lake where he remained a lifelong member. He served the church in many ways including serving as usher and Sunday School teacher. Delbert was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Woodard on May 18, 1962 at the Church of Christ in Cherokee, Iowa. To this union, three children were born: Randy, Chris, and Philip. Delbert and Sandra enjoyed an Alaskan Cruise to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Delbert worked in farming for twenty-five years and he worked for American Concrete for nearly as many years. While his children were young, Delbert was a Boy Scout leader and a Cub Scout leader. In his free time, Delbert enjoyed gardening, riding his bike, and fishing. You could find him lending a helping hand to his neighbors. For many years, he also cleaned the ABC Park. In his later years, Delbert enjoyed completing Sudoku puzzles. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Delbert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sandra Persoon of Lakeside, Iowa; children: Randy (Pam) Persoon of Alta, Iowa; Chris (Michelle) Persoon of Storm Lake, Iowa; Philip (Brenda) Persoon of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; brothers: Keith Persoon of Texas; Doug (Rebecca) Persoon of Indiana; sisters: Bonnie Peterson of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; Janet Lee of Forest Grove, Oregan; grandchildren: Amanda (Barny) Stout; Robin Dow; Melanie (Andy) DeMan; Andrea (Ryan) Schaffer; Bailey Segar Enno; Stephie Segar Enno; Travis Schossow; great-grandchildren: Laycee, Symbre, Payton, Zayden, Iris, Lakota, Adrian, Kaitlyn, Grace, Jaden, Erick, Gabe, Hazel, Rylee, Roran, Avery, Aliyah, Khalessi, Travis Jr.; extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Kenneth and Evelyn Persoon; parents-in-law: David and Delores Jensen; sister: Gloria Kistner; siblings-in-law: Fred Jensen; Geraldine Persoon; Ivana Lewis; Russ Woodward; and Dave Jensen.

Delbert Jerry Persoon

August 22, 1941 - January 2, 2025