Herman Warren DeLano, aged 91 years old passed away on July 11th, 2024. He was born on May 14th, 1933 to Herman and Betty DeLano in Allegan Michigan. He attended the Allegan Episcopal Church of Good Shepard. He graduated from Allegan High School and was very active in sports. He attended Miami of Ohio University and Michigan State University and was a member of the Delta Kappa Fraternity. He received a BS degree in Geology and BA degree in Geography. He spent 3 years in the US Army in the Chicago Gary Missile Defense system. He worked at Williams & Works Engineering Co. in Grand Rapids, MI for many years, and later was a partner in the Aqua Tech business. He retired to a Lake Michigan home near Shelby, Michigan. He was a member of the Pentwater Episcopal St. James church, the Benona Golf Club, the Trinity Lutheran Church Men’s Breakfast group and the DeLano Kindred Genealogy Society.
He is survived by his brother and wife, George and Diana DeLano; and his granddaughter and husband, Bridget and Jon Bartholomew with great grandson, Harrison Bartholomew and great granddaughter, Goldie Bartholomew of San Diego, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Y. DeLano and son, Paul H. DeLano.
After cremation, he will be placed in Graceland Mausoleum in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife, Charlene and his son, Paul. Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, is assisting the DeLano family with arrangements.
