In Memory
Delmer "Digger" C. O'Dell
May 12, 1930 - May 1, 2016
SOUTH BEND - Delmer “Digger” C. O'Dell, Jr., 85, of Palmetto, FL, passed away May 1, 2016.
Digger was born May 12, 1930, in South Bend, IN, to the late Delmer C. Sr. and Daisy (Shields) O'Dell. He served his country faithfully during the Korean Conflict by serving with the United States Army.
Following his military service, Digger went to work for Sears and Roebuck Department Store. While working for Sears he worked as a salesman and served as several different Department Managers. He retired from Sears with over 30 years of loyal service to them. Digger moved to Florida over 30 years ago, coming from South Bend; he was also an avid Notre Dam fan.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary K O'Dell, and a brother, Robert O'Dell. He is survived by his two sons, Steve (Tania) O'Dell of Osceola, IN, and Andrew O'Dell of Bradenton, FL; two daughters, Sandy (James) Bennett of Osceola, IN, and Sarasota, FL, and Deborah O'Dell of Bradenton, FL; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; special friends, Suzie and Rick; and many extended family members and friends.
A celebration of Digger's life will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, May 23, 2016, in the Chapel of St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Grape & Cleveland Road, Granger.
Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.
06/18/2022 DEC
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