- Date Of Birth: August 12, 1940
- Date Of Death: August 17, 2022
- State: Minnesota
Delvin E. Grund, age 82 of Mankato, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
Del was born on August 12, 1940 to Edward and Susan (Johnson) Grund in Springfield, MN. He grew up in Comfrey, MN, excelling in both basketball and track. He graduated high school in 1958. He served in the Air Force and was stationed in Turkey. Del played basketball for the Air Force, traveling to other European countries to play against other military teams. He was honorably discharged in October 1962 and enrolled in Mankato State University, studying accounting. Del met the love of his life Eileen Treml and proposed 3 weeks later. They were married on November 7, 1964, and made their home in Madelia, MN. Del was a member of the Madelia American Legion and served as Post Commander in the past. He enjoyed playing basketball, golfing, bowling, and deer hunting.
Del is survived by his wife, Eileen of Mankato; children, Cassandra (Anthony) Capobianco of Helotes, TX, Sherry (John) Rapking of St. Peter, MN, Linette (Herb) Fitzpatrick of Eyota, MN; grandchildren, Taylor, Payton, & Anthony Capobianco, Eric Aspelund, Jacquelyn, James, & Michael Lovett; step-grandchildren, Sarah, Christopher, Nathan & Quinn Rapking.
He is preceded in death by his mother; infant son; granddaughter, Andrea Aspelund; siblings, Donna Goeman, Delores Cogley, and Dale Grund.
