Delbert L. Romesburg

Delbert L. Romesburg, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2011, in Topeka. He was born on August 25, 1931, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the son of Fred and Inez Viola (Raymo) Romesburg. Delbert served in the U.S. Air Force from January 9, 1951, to January 8, 1955. He was an Insurance Agent and Car Salesman for various car dealers prior to his retirement. While in Branson he was a Tour Guide for the Shepherd of the Hills and worked for Surrey Vacation Resorts. Delbert was also the owner of Del?s Beef Jerky. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Kimberling City, Missouri, and the Topeka Bible Church. Delbert married Jessie (Hughes) Beckwith in 1951. They later divorced. He married Ernestine "Tina" Hasenkamp in Miami, Oklahoma, on January 19, 1973. She preceded him in death on June 18, 2003. He was also predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Chris and Bob, two granddaughters, Danielle and Stephanie, and a great grandson, Zane. Delbert is survived by six sons, Ronnie (Anna) Romesburg, Delbert Dean (Robin) Romesburg, Donnie Romesburg, Daniel (Jancy) Romesburg, Aaron (Amy) Romesburg, Tim Weddle; six daughters, Peggy (Bruce) Forbes, Linda (Rick) Munoz, Becky Adams, Glenda (Rob) McCanliss, Theresa (Chris) Gartner and Twila Caballero; two brothers, Jim (Lydia) Romesburg and Freddie (Charlene) Romesburg, one sister, Mary Alice Utterback, 33 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren. He will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Tuesday after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will follow. Graveside inurnment will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery, Axtell, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.