Francis L. “Frank” Delvaux, 70, of Brookings and formerly of Huron, passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at his residence in Brookings. His Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Huron, followed by military honors by the Huron Veterans Council. Burial will be at a later date at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Cavour.
Visitation with the family present was from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron, with a scripture prayer service beginning at 7 p.m., and one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church on Friday.
Frank was born on Oct. 25, 1945, in Huron to Laurence and Ursula (Caughlin) Delvaux. He attended school in Cavour and Huron. Frank served in the Army National Guard from 1962-1967, and later enlisted in the US Navy in January of 1969. He served in the Seabees in Vietnam, and after his completed tour of duty, Frank was honorably discharged in August of 1970 and returned to Huron.
In September of 1972, Frank was united in marriage to Virginia Walls in Iroquois; he later married Joyce Sundet on May 12, 2007 in Iroquois. Frank was a longtime employee of Pierce & Harris Asphalt Paving and Webster Concrete Company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing until his health declined, and then took up the hobby of whittling diamond willow walking sticks and canes. Frank and Joyce enjoyed traveling and spending time with relatives in Nevada, Arizona and Texas. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Frank is survived by his wife, Joyce Delvaux of Brookings; one daughter, Amber Delvaux of Yankton; three step-children, Tim (Meghan) Sundet of Lake Preston, Jeffery (Tasha) Sundet of Brookings, and Robert (Holly) Sundet of Brookings; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; three brothers, James (Arlie) Delvaux of Sioux Falls, Larry (Connie) Delvaux of Yankton, and John (Rosemarie) Delvaux of Woonsocket; and one sister, Virginia (Gary) Lobash of Coon Rapids, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Paul Delvaux; and two sisters, JoAnn Peterson and Mary Margaret Whitcomb.
-
Weather
WoonsocketJanuary 30, 2023, 12:38 pm3°Freal feel: 1°Fhumidity: 64%wind speed: 7 mph WSWwind gusts: 9 mphUpcoming Events
January 2023 SSunday MMonday TTuesday WWednesday TThursday FFriday SSaturday 1January 1, 2023 2January 2, 2023 3January 3, 2023 4January 4, 2023 5January 5, 2023 6January 6, 2023 7January 7, 2023 8January 8, 2023 9January 9, 2023 10January 10, 2023 11January 11, 2023 12January 12, 2023 13January 13, 2023 14January 14, 2023 15January 15, 2023 16January 16, 2023 17January 17, 2023 18January 18, 2023 19January 19, 2023 20January 20, 2023 21January 21, 2023 22January 22, 2023 23January 23, 2023 24January 24, 2023 25January 25, 2023 26January 26, 2023 27January 27, 2023 28January 28, 2023 29January 29, 2023 30January 30, 2023 31January 31, 2023 1February 1, 2023 2February 2, 2023 3February 3, 2023 4February 4, 2023 -
Recent Posts
Contact Us
Archives
Tweet