Delbert's Obituary
Delbert Leo Dieziger of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, at the age of 92 surrounded by his three children. He was born on January 20, 1932, in Lewistown, MT, the son of Fredrick and Blanche Dieziger. Del attended school in Highwood, MT. While in high school, he played baseball, basketball, and football, scoring 36 points in one basketball game. Del graduated in 1950. Shortly after, he entered the Marine Corps being stationed in Guam and volunteered for the Korean War with the 1st Marine Division. After three years he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant and returned to Great Falls. He earned the United Nations Korean Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Medal, the Purple Heart and a Letter of Commendation with Combat, and of course, the Good Conduct Medal because that is who he was!
He was united in marriage to Sharon McGowan at St. Ann’s Cathedral on November 22, 1958. From this union they had three children, Leslie, Linda, and David. Del was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He started his 40-year career as a mechanic/shop foreman at Central Machinery Company and became a service manager at both Abbco and Tractor & Equipment. He then moved on to United Materials before going back to Tractor & Equipment until deciding on retirement.
Del and Sharon did a lot of traveling, seeing many interesting places. He loved the family weekends at their cabin. Del enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening along with his time at the Marine Corps League, Veterans Memorial, and Toys for Tots. One of his biggest accomplishments during retirement was his work with the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls. No matter the occasion of anything needing done, Del was the man to call. He was always in the background quietly taking care of business! He was also a member of Holy Family Spirit Catholic Church.
Del is now happily united with his wife of 65 years, as they were only apart one month of Sharon’s passing. Del is survived by children, Lesie Goss, Linda (Don) Broughton, and David Dieziger; five grandchildren, Lacey (Adrian) Roylance, Sharlee (Casey) Hamilton, Kyle Broughton, Braden Dieziger (Katie Ranes), and Kendyl (David) Barnes; and eight great-grandchildren. Del was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon; sister, Emily Jean Harrelson; and son-in-law, Bill Goss.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with the funeral service following at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow the service at the Schnider Funeral Home hospitality room.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Montana Veterans Memorial (P.O. Box 3524 Great Falls, MT 59403).
