Delbert Lee Palmer

Delbert Lee Palmer, 68, of Quincy, IL, formerly of the Mendon/Loraine, IL area, passed away at 6:30 am Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his home.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Loraine Cemetery in Loraine, IL. Rev. Marlin Rempfer will officiate.

Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy.

Delbert was born September 18, 1952, in Fort Madison, IA to Dean and Delores Ann (Kline) Palmer.

Survivors include his seven siblings, Priscilla Murphy (Dan) of GA, Linda Kramer (Dean) of Quincy, IL, Richard Palmer of Loraine, IL, Jimmy Palmer (Donna) of Quincy, IL, John Palmer of Loraine, IL, Dannie Joe Palmer (Amy) of Mendon, IL, and Becky Markey (Lance) of Carthage, IL, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Delbert was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Palmer; one nephew; and two great-nephews.

Delbert first worked at Curry Funeral Home in Mendon, IL, and later went on to work for Bruening Heating and Air Conditioning for 15 years. He also painted planes at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, MO at one time.

Delbert had an immense love for his family and friends. He was lovingly referred to as the "Can Man" in his neighborhood, because everyone knew him for the cans he collected and recycled all year long. Fishing, hanging out at Windy's Bar in Mendon, going to cookouts, following the Chicago Bulls, and loving his three "kids", two dogs, Lady and Hershey, and his cat, Boots, were a few of his other favorite things.

Delbert was a member of St. James Lutheran Church.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Delbert's personal assistants, Kelly and Dennis, as well as Dr. Kirkpatrick, for their care for Delbert over the years. Special thank you also to Blessing Hospice staff.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois School for the Deaf or Blessing Hospice.

Online condolences may be shared, and a video tribute may be viewed at www.ODonnellCookson.com.