Delbert L. Grosvenor

Delbert L. Grosvenor passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born to Henry Leslie Grosvenor and Mary Asilee Grosvenor (Huddleston) on 26 March 1933, in Brumley, Missouri. Delbert had 6 sisters and 2 brothers all who preceded him in death. Delbert finished his education after the 7th grade and would often hunt to help feed his family. He was drafted during the Korean War on 22 April 1953 and served in the 148th Infantry Regiment in the United States Army until 21 April 1955 receiving an honorable discharge. Delbert married Darlene Fay Busch on October 3, 1959, in Sedalia Missouri. In 1961, He began working as a General Maintenance Man for Southwest Steel in St. Louis Missouri. With his wife, he raised two children, Henry Wayne Grosvenor and Rebecca Fay Grosvenor. He retired from Southwest Steel on 28 February 1994 after 33 years of service. Delbert spent his retirement on his prized 250-acre farm with his wife and daughter Rebecca. Although formally retired, he continued to raise beef cattle and always had plenty of projects. Delbert was a tough, strong, and stubborn man who enjoyed making people smile with his never-ending pranks and great humor. He was a hard worker who was creative with welding and had the know how to fabricate and fix most anything. He liked to play billiards and snooker, but his favorite were cards which he would play with his wife, Rebecca, and anyone who visited at the farm. Throughout his life he became a master outdoorsman and cherished the time he spent with family and friends hunting and fishing. Delbert's wife Darlene passed in February of 2024 after 64 blessed years of marriage. Delbert is survived by his son Henry Grosvenor, Henry's two children Kathleen and Megan, his daughter Rebecca Grosvenor, and many nieces and nephews. Delbert passed away peacefully after 92 years, and he will be missed by the people lucky enough to know him. Please join family and friends at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral home in California, Missouri on Saturday, November, 1 2025 for a visitation from 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. and a memorial service immediately following at 1:00 P.M. all at the funeral home. Afterwards there will be a celebration of life at the farm. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin- Cantriel Funeral Services in California, MO.