Delroy Martin Aswege

His loving Savior Jesus Christ called Delroy Martin Aswege to his heavenly home on Monday, December 20, 2021. Delroy passed away peacefully with his daughter Dawn at his side in her home in Dallas, Texas. All of his children were able to spend time with him in his final days.

Delroy Aswege was born on April 17, 1928 in Graceville, Minnesota. After graduation from the U of MN Agriculture School, Delroy worked the family farm in Chokio, MN. He was drafted in 1953 and served for two years in the U.S. Army Signal Corp in Ft. Hood, Texas, reaching the rank of corporal. Delroy received an honorable discharge in 1955 and returned to the farm.

Delroy married Dolores Ohlmann on August 19, 1956 in Valentine, Nebraska. Their marriage was blessed with four children: David, Dawn, Daniel, and Dayna. Delroy and Dolores were blessed with 64 years together.

In the late 50s, Delroy, Dolores, and their family left the farming life. Delroy was hired by the J. F. Anderson Lumber Company and would go on to spend 30 years managing lumber yards in Iowa and Colorado, retiring from the lumber business after managing the United Building Center in Longmont, Colorado. For the next 15 years, Delroy ran his own business, Home Security and Locksmithing. He spent many hours woodworking in his garage shop.

Delroy was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, active in church and often found teaching Bible studies. All his life, he spent time each day reading his Bible.

Delroy was preceded in death by his parents, Meinert and Elsie von Aswege, his brothers, Wallace and Robert, and his dear wife, Dolores. He is survived by his children, David (Nancy) Aswege, Dawn Aswege, Daniel (Jess) Aswege, and Dayna (Mark) Asche; his grandchildren: Rachael Aswege, Louis Asche, Abi Aswege, Kate Aswege, Ben Aswege, Liz Aswege, Josh Aswege, and Jonny Aswege. Survivors include his sister Janice Budach and sister Lanita Farstad, brother-in-law David Farstad, sister-in-law Elaine Aswege, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many, many dear friends.

Delroy’s memorial service, a Celebration of God’s Grace, will be conducted by Pastor Noah Herrmann on December 30, 2021 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 1217 17th Avenue in Longmont, Colorado. His earthly remains will await the resurrection and his Savior’s return at the Foothills Garden of Memory Cemetery in Longmont, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Calvary Lutheran School Forward in Faith Fund. https://calvarydallas.org/about-cls/fif/