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Delmer H. Niebrugge, 91 of Syracuse, passed into the arms of his savior on December 23, 2025, at the Gately House in Syracuse.

Delmer was born on December 29, 1933, in Syracuse, to William Niebrugge and Emma (Schweppe) Niebrugge. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Osage), where his faith and church involvement remained a constant throughout his life.

He attended District 58 and graduated from Syracuse High School in 1951. Delmer proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honored with a Quilt of Valor on November 12, 2022, in recognition of his service. Following his military service, he devoted his life to farming and worked for Maverick Media for 18 years.

Delmer was first united in marriage to Sherrel Kettelhut on November 28, 1959. She preceded him in death in 1969. He later married Geri Meyer on April 15, 1972, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Osage).

Delmer was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, where he sang in the Men’s Brotherhood and served on the Church Board. He was also a member of Farm Bureau and the Lions Club. He enjoyed square dancing, fishing, hunting, and was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan. Above all, he treasured attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife, Geri Niebrugge; children Linda (Bryan) Graham, Duane (Denise) Niebrugge, and Robin (Dave) Kozisek; daughter-in-law Tami Turner; grandchildren Amber (James) Davis, Clint Lindner and special friend Nasrin, Derek Valentine (Angel Powell), Ashley (Guy) Moreland, Abigail Niebrugge, Nicole Razey, Jackie Turner, Bri (Adam) Christensen, Sonia Turner and special friend Dylan, Steven Allen, and Amber Allen; 12 great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Sherrel; sons Randy Turner and Rick Turner; siblings Eldon Niebrugge, Irene Dierking, and Lester Niebrugge; and great-grandson London.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Osage) in rural Cook. The service will be livestreamed on the Fusselman Facebook page. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s UCC Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home in Syracuse.

Memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Osage) or All About Family/Gately House.

Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse

Condolences may be left at www.fusselmanallenharvey.com