Delford C. Strandburg

 Delford C. Strandburg, 71, of Grain Valley, MO, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 surrounded by his family at his residence.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial with military honors will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Delford was born on February 28, 1948 in Sioux City to Delmar and Delores (Schager) Strandburg.  After graduating high school, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in teaching from University of South Dakota.  He served in the United States Air Force for 30 years, first in communications and eventually moving into Disaster Preparedness at the 185th TFG before retiring as a Master Sergeant.  He was an English and History teacher for many years in the Sioux City School District at both West High and East Middle Schools. Del also served as an advisor and coach for several debate teams around Siouxland.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 662 in Sergeant Bluff.   He was united in marriage to Marlene Begnoche on December 2, 2006 in Dakota City, NE. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dogs, rooting for the Denver Broncos and talking with everyone he met.

Delford leaves behind his wife: Marlene of Grain Valley, MO; Daughter, Chana'l (Todd) husband Chad, and daughter Reece of Lees Summit, MO; son Derek, wife Angela and daughter Addison of Grain Valley, MO as well as his brother Delwyn of Mooresville, NC.

 He is proceeded in death by his parents and brother Darrell.