Obituary of Harry C. Delpha

BedfordHarry C. Delpha, 98, a lifetime resident of Oolitic, IN, passed away at 6:45 A.M. Thursday, November 13th at the Stonebridge Health Campus. Born on January 19, 1910 in Oolitic, IN he was the son of Henry Delpha and Mary (Bellotti) Delpha. He married Alma Moore on November 18, 1933 and she passed away December 3, 1986. He was a milk deliveryman for Johnson Creamery and had routes in the north end of Bedford, Oolitic, East Oolitic all the way to Needmore. After more than 38 years he retired in 1970. Today, he is often fondly remembered by many as their milkman. He was a Veteran of W.W. II serving with the Army Air Force and a member of the American Legion Gillen Post #33. He was a member of the Oolitic Baptist Church. Surviving is one daughter, Treva Olson and her husband, Ric of Bedford; two grandsons, Matt Parker and his wife, Alicia of Bedford and Miles Parker and his wife, Blaine of Bedford; his great grandson, Harrison Parker of Bedford. He is also survived by one brother, William (Bill) Delpha and his wife, Barbara of Bargersville, IN; three sisters, Mabel Lewis of Mitchell, IN; Pauline Baker and her husband, Harold of Bedford, IN and Ilene Wintergerst of Spencer, IN and several nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two children Donald Eugene a toddler and Peggy an infant; five brothers: Louis, Jimmy, Robert (Bob), John and Paul who was an infant; two sisters: Marjorie Christenberry and Mary Ellen Delpha. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 17th from the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Bob Dailey officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens where military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Gillen Post #33. Friends may call at Day & Carter Mortuary on Sunday, November 16th from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 PM. Donations Information The family asks that you consider contributions to the charity of your choice in memory of Harry. View Video Tribute