Delbert C. Graunke, age 96, of Downers Grove. Beloved husband of Elaine for 74 years. Loving father of Scott (Sue), Rev. Terry (Barbara), Paulette Burdick, Kristy (the late Robert) Lange, Dale (Gizelle) and Daniel (Diane). Devoted grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 17. WWII US Army Air Corps Veteran. Visitation 3 p.m. Tuesday December 10th until time of funeral service 7 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund (www.heartlandhospicefund.org/donate), Honor Flight Chicago (www.honorflightchicago.org), Redeemer Lutheran Church, 139 E 1st St, Hinsdale, IL 60521 or Zion Lutheran Church, 7930 Ogden Ave, Lyons, IL 60534 would be appreciated. Funeral home phone 630-964-6500
One of the Greatest Generation leaves us again. A true hero. Unpretentious. A man of courage, strength and love. I was my honor to know him.