Age 87 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away serenely on February 19, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; son, Wayne; parents, Christian & Mary Joa; daughter-in-law, Kathy; brothers, Irv, Eddie, Elmer, Ray; sisters, Minnie, Hilda, Jo; and many other relatives.

Survived by children, Doug (Colleen), Ron, Ann (Kent) Schnaith; 6 grandchildren, April, Annette, DeDe, Angie, Annessa, Christian; 12 great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Mikhayah, Brie, Dylan, Sierra, Dustin, Sam, Nate, Ali, Syd, Tyler, Lillie; 7 godchildren; brother, Arnie Joa; soul sister, Phyllis Post; and many relatives and friends.

Del loved babies, work, puzzles, reading, visiting, lake time, travel, figure skating, MN TWINS, bowling & nature.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am Friday March 1st at the Church of St. Patrick, 72nd at Clayton, IGH with luncheon to follow. Visitation 5-8:30 pm Thursday February 29th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, IGH, and one hour prior to the service at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Special thanks to family, friends and medical care community.