Delbert Emil Conrad Templin

Delbert Emil Conrad Templin died at the age of 91 on Thursday, April 11 at Life Care Center in Ritzville.

He was born Dec. 4, 1921 in Ritzville to Ernest and Elsie Templin, who had migrated to the U.S. as children from Germany. He graduated from Ritzville High School in 1939.

He had a variety of work experiences including Boeing. He proudly served in the Army, which included a wartime tour in the Philippines. He attended local military graveside ceremonies into his 90s to honor veterans.

He was very active in numerous community organizations, serving in officer or board positions. He had a spe...