Elmer Delano Hysell

Elmer Delano Hysell, 82, died July 8, 2015, at Mitchellville Care Center surrounded by his family. Elmer was born Nov. 8, 1932, in Powersville, Mo., the son of the late Albert Jerry Hysell and Dora Lynn Canfield. In 1953, Elmer married Charlotte Lou Vanderlinden and after living in several places the couple settled down in Colfax, where they raised their six children. In addition to raising his family Elmer worked for more than 30 years at Firestone as a tire builder. Elmer was also an active member of the Hickman Church of Christ.

Elmer enjoyed life and had many talents, but he particularly known for his fondness for singing and listening to country music and for his woodworking skills. Most days he liked to eat the generous breakfast Charlotte use to prepare every morning, watch "Hee Haw" and other "vintage" shows, do a little woodworking in the shop he had built himself, watch the news at 5 p.m. sharp, take a nap, maybe practice the Dobro guitar, have Charlotte fry up some fish for supper, and then finally end the day by watching the "Late Show with David Letterman." He definitely liked his routines, but no matter what those routines were, he always made time for his family. Elmer loved his family and they loved him and always will.

Elmer is survived by his children, Terry (Monica) Hysell, Barb (Steve) South, (Gloria) Hysell, Gary (Kim) Hysell, Deb (Mark) McGee and Brenda Hysell; grandchildren, Libby (Chris) Carlton, Samantha (Bill) Webb, Danelle (Aaron) Russ, Ashley (Jeff) Millet, Cassie Hysell, Heather (Blake) Dilks, Meredith South, Nick McGee, Matthew South, Andy McGee, Brittany Harmison and Colton Harmison; 11 great-grandchildren; his sister, Dorothy Belt; brother Harold (Earnestine) Hysell; as well as a number of other relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Dora; his wife Charlotte; his brothers Hillus Blaine and Bob Hysell; and his son Michael Hysell.

A funeral service was Monday, July 13 at the Hickman Church of Christ in Des Moines. Burial followed at Colfax Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the church and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com