Delbert Arliss Johnson (formerly of Edgar) the son of Vennel Hubert and Ida (Quist) Johnson was born May 31, 1922, in Clay County, Neb. He died Dec. 14, at Mary Lanning Health Care in Hastings.

Delbert attended Sandy Valley Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from Fairfield High School with the Class of 1939. Delbert was a long time Clay County farmer and had been employed at Shuck Drilling of Edgar. Delbert was united in marriage to Helen Snavely Scrivner on Feb. 29, 1956. With his marriage came seven stepchildren: Paula, Sherry, Carol, Grace, Peggy and Robert Scrivner. Helen died April 29, 1998.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; sister, Elaine; brother, Dale; and daughter, Pamela.

Survivors are his sons, Mickey and Billie Johnson; grandchildren, Christopher, Ben, Zack and Hailey Johnson.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at wmsfh.com. Williams Funeral Home of Edgar is in charge of the arrangements.