Delwin "Del" Edward Cardinal

Delwin Cardinal

 Age 85 of Monticello

Born May 30, 1937, passed away peacefully on July10, 2022 after losing his battle with bladder cancer.  Loved and devoted husband and father.  Preceded in death by wife of 63 years Marlene (Strand), parents Willmar and Muriel, brother Garryl, sister Verla (Lyrek) and grandson Austin. Survived by his children Curtis (Robyn), Craig, and David (Tami), siblings Willis, Mylen, Marlette (Babatz), Arlynn, Gerlene (Klingelhoets), Orlan and Dorlyn, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many more relatives and friends. 

In 1955 Del Completed Army Basic Training in Fort Carson CO, and deployed to Nancy France, where he was the Auto Hobby Shop supervisor.  Work history includes being a mechanic at Boyer Ford and Oscar Roberts Redi Mix, which led him to start Cardinal Fleet Service in St Louis Park, and then moved the business to Brainerd MN when he and Marlene relocated there in 1981.  

Del and Marlene enjoyed traveling and visited 19 countries.  After retirement, Del & Marlene built their dream townhouse in Monticello and spent winter months in Florida, Arizona and Texas.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 10:00 am at St Henry's Catholic Church 1001 7th St. E. in Monticello, with Catholic Mass at 11:00, light lunch at Noon, followed by final interment at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Waverly, MN.  No Flowers please. Memorials preferred to the Cancer Research Foundation of your choice. Arr. Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel 763-295-2918 www.peterson-grimsmochapel.com

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