George Gilbert Delano

George G. Delano, 56, passed away peacefully on Friday September 7, 2018 with  family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Neenah on August 2, 1962, son of the late Roy and Florence “Pee-Wee” (Huff) Delano. George married Kelly Prahl on May 19, 1990.

George worked for Auto Pro Express. He enjoyed being on the road seeing new places. George enjoyed motorcycling, four wheeling, hunting, and coloring. His greatest enjoyment came from time spent with his family, especially being a wonderful Papa to his grandchildren.

George is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Kelly; his two children: daughter Tiffany (Cristhian) Lopez and son Josh (Julia) Stevens; 10 grandchildren: Tate, Diego, Natalie, Nadiah, Brooke, Cesar, Lucia, Isabella, Abigail and Mitzi; 4 brothers: Roy, Mike (JoAnn), Larry (Merry) and David (Tootie)Delano; two sisters: Helen (Jim) DeBruin and Mary (George) Messman; mother in-law, Marlene Prahl; two brothers in-law: Len (Jill) Prahl and Roger (Heidi) Prahl; two aunts: Vennie Ravellett and Margaret Huff;  and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was further preceded in death by a brother Ricky; and nephew Kelly Kropidlowski.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM (noon) on Tuesday September 11, 2018 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, with Rev. Mike Huff officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Tuesday morning beginning at 9:00 AM until 11:45 AM, with service to follow at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

George’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Abbi, the entire nursing staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital Cancer center and the fourth floor nursing staff, for all of their wonderful care and compassion.

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