Funeral service for Delbert Mundorf age 80 of Wood Lake will be held on Thursday, Oct, 23 at 11:00 AM at the Wood Lake Union Church in Wood Lake. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Wood Lake. Visitation will be on Wednesday at 4:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine.


Delbert Keith Mundorf, age 80, of Wood Lake, Nebraska passed away peacefully in his home on October 19, 2014.


Delbert was born on October 4, 1934 to James Delbert Mundorf and Lorena Mae Fernau Mundorf in Winner, South Dakota. Delbert worked in the Wood Lake area since age 16. He joined the armed services in 1954, in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. After serving honorably in the armed forces he married Elsie Darlene Kyser on May 18, 1958. To this union two children were born, Daniel Duane Mundorf and Debra Darlene Mundorf (Osburn).


Throughout his life Delbert took great pride in his work with agriculture. He was a lifelong rancher that was most at home in the country. After retirement Delbert and Elsie bought the Wood Lake Café and built many friends and memories. Delbert could often be found cheering on the Huskers, reading the Bible, or bringing smiles and laughter to many with his unforgettable sense of humor. The most important things to Delbert were his faith and family. Delbert was a member of the Wood Lake Union Church, and was active member in the American Legion and color guard. He loved spending time with his children, sister and brothers (and their yearly fishing trips). His grandchildren and his great grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was one of a kind and will be missed by many.

Delbert was preceded in death by his mother Lorena, father James (Stub), daughter Debra Darlene, and brother-in-law Jake Maurer.


Delbert is survived by his wife Elsie, and his son Dan and wife Linda of Alva, OK, son-in-law Dan Osburn and wife Murlene and family, Wood Lake, NE. Grandchildren: Dustin Mundorf of San Marcos, TX, Dillon Mundorf of Oakville, TX, Denver Watkins and husband Ryan of Bluffdale, TX, Rochelle Nichols and husband Zach of Seiling, OK, Dodi Osburn of Carlsbad, California, Devin Osburn and wife Tammy of Arlington, VA, and Darci Osburn and fiancé Luke Arnold of Valentine, NE. Great grandchildren: Clay Reed and Maggie Watkins, Lyndlea and Jaxon Nichols, and Reagan Osburn. Brothers: Dale Mundorf and wife Donna of Long Pine, NE, Dwayne Mundorf and wife Patsy of Omaha, NE. Sister: Marcella Maurer of Bassett, NE.