Delbert R. Jenkins

Essexville, Michigan
Delbert Jenkins is DEAD
Delbert was a very loving man of many words who would talk to anyone who would listen. His daily desire was to seek out and help others. He was a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. Delbert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. As a lifelong MASTER CRAFTSMAN IN SKILLED TRADES, he viewed his world with precision. Delbert loved his work. His employers include BAY MACHINE TOOL, MULLER BROS., EUCLID TOOL, L & W TOOL & ENGINEERING and retired from GENERAL MOTORS POWER TRAIN after 41 years of Service. In his youth, his family's 4 acre farm always provided him with an ample chore list. His father taught him The Bible, hard work, and compassionate purposeful living. As a younger man he was an avid sail plane and glider enthusiast soaring and flying with only the wind to propel him. Delbert was an amazing wood carver and was a collector of many things.
His wife of 50 years, Bonnie (Hockin), preceded him in death. Also preceding him are his parents, Fred and Anna; his brothers, Clarence and Melvin. Living to cherish his memory is his daughter, Jennifer (Larry) Cohen; grandchild, Zoey and much extended family.
FOR A GREAT LUTHERAN FUNERAL come to St. John's Ev. Lutheran 706 W. Jane St. Bay City, Michigan on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. NO R.S.V.P. NECESSARY!!!!!.
Officiating will be Rev. Paul E. Schaewe with the Committal and Military Honors conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council to follow in Elm Lawn Cemetery. To pay tribute to a wonderful man please come and visit with the family on Friday June 14, 2019 at Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Delbert will be taken to the church on Saturday to lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. This obituary was written and approved by Delbert R. Jenkins.