Francis R. Delaney Obituary (1936 - 2016)

Francis R. Delaney, 90, of Lincoln, peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the Monarch in Lincoln, NE. Frank Delaney was born April 23, 1926 in Concord, Massachusetts, the son of Leo Anthony and Theresa Catherine (McKenzie) Delaney. He grew up in California, eventually entering military service near the end of World War II. While stationed in Norway, Frank met the love of his life, Ragnhild Juliussen, and they were married in Oslo, Norway on June 27, 1959. He spent a total of 22 years in combined service with the Army and the Air Force at various locations throughout the world, ultimately leading him to the home that he made for his family in Lincoln, Nebraska. Frank Delaney worked for 20 years at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln, and was chosen as the Department of Corrections Employee of the Year in 1988. Following retirement, he worked at the Nebraska Lottery as a security guard. In his private time, he enjoyed painting and writing, and could often be found in his back yard tending to his beloved tomato plants or walking one of the several dogs that his family owned over the years. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Ragnhild and their first born son Richard (Ricky) who died in his youth, and is survived by two sons and their families - Erik Delaney of Lincoln, Nebraska and Bryan (Stacie) Delaney of Des Moines, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be submitted either to the Capital Humane Society or to The Monarch - the end of life care facility (http://eastmonttowers.com/end-of-life-care/). Memorial service will be at 11:00am, Saturday, June 25, 2016 with reception following, at First Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street, in Lincoln, NE. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. ServiceSaturday, June 25, 2016 11:00 AM 6/25/2016 11:00:00 AM First Plymouth Church 2000 D Street Lincoln, NE 68502 First Plymouth Church 2000 D Street Lincoln 68502 NE United States