Al was born November 23, 1925, in Terryville, CT, where he graduated from Terryville High School. Soon after graduation, Al entered the military, where he fought in World War II, serving as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division. Al dutifully engaged in various battles, including the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, France, and was selected for General Eisenhower’s Honor Guard at the end of WWII.
After returning to the States, Al earned his Undergraduate degree at Parsons College and Master’s degree at Northeast Missouri State University. Al and Charlotte married November 23, 1952, where they set up residence in Brooklyn, IA. Al taught at various schools with most of his career spent in Stratford, IA, where he held several positions, last of which was high school principal.
After retiring, Al and Charlotte moved to Boone, IA, where they lived for many years. Al enjoyed staying active and regularly partook in past-times such as golf, bridge, hunting, reading, gardening, and socializing with friends.
Survivors are Charlotte Delay (wife of 71 years) of Olathe, KS, Barbara (Bobbi) Fiorillo (sister) of Bristol, CT, Marcel (Marty) Delay (son) of Dana, IA, Bradly (Brad) (son) and Debra Delay of Olathe, KS, and Christie (daughter) and Brian Jarchow of Merritt Island, FL. Al also leaves behind five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many close family members and friends. Al was proceeded in death by his parents Marcel and Louella Delay, Henry Delay (brother), and Carol Scoville (sister).
Graveside services will be held in Lockridge, IA, on April 25 at 1:30pm at the Lockridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to VFW Post 817, 815 Keeler Street, Boone, IA. 50036 or Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, 10810 East 45th Street, Suite 300, Tulsa, OK. 74146. Please designate Lenexa, KS, as the receiving location.
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