Albert S. Delano

Albert S. Delano, age 92 of New Market passed away on April 30, 2018 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, IN. He was born in Barnard, IN on November 24, 1925 to the late Ernest & Inez (Coons) Delano.

He attended New Market High School and on January 22, 1944 in Lafayette, IN he married the love of his life, Beverly Jean (Cope) Delano, who preceded him in death on January 24, 1993. Albert proudly served in the United States Army 397th Infantry during WWII and was a POW. He was the Post Master in New Market for over 40 years and was a member of the New Market Baptist Church, Crawfordsville American Legion, and the VFW. He was always tinkering in his garage and enjoyed working on lawn mowers, small engines, fishing, and loved to always help others out.

He is survived by 3 sons, Tom Delano, Steve (Deborah) Delano, and Tad (Vickie) Delano; a daughter, Jeanise (Paul McMahon) Delano; a brother, Loyal “Buzzy” (Patsy) Delano; a sister, Sissy Sherman; 13 grandchildren, Kiah, Tyler, Natasha (J.P), Andrea (Tim), Brandy, Brittney, Taylor, Delaine, Zane, Todd, Kiel (Brittany), Renee, and Troy (Theresa); 24 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly; nine siblings; two grandsons; and 1 great grandson.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm – 8:00pm on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care (formerly Powers Priebe Funeral Home) 315 S Washington St, in Crawfordsville. The funeral service will be at 11:00am on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Wren officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Creek Cemetery with military rites provided by the United States Army and Crawfordsville American Legion. Sanders Priebe Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com