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Jack Leon Delano

September 1, 1954 – August 1, 2022

Jack Leon Delano, 65, passed away on August 1, 2022 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.

He was born on September 1, 1954 in Crawfordsville to Loyal “Buzzy” Delano and the late Patricia (Redenbaugh) Delano.

Mr. Delano was the loving husband of Lucinda “Cindy” (Caldwell) Delano.

He worked at Midstates Steel & Wire for 26 years. He was a Reserve Montgomery County Sheriff Officer from 1992-2001 and recently retired as a Jail Officer at the Montgomery County Jail. Mr. Delano enjoyed being outdoors, camping with family and buying scratch lottery tickets. He loved caring for his treasured animals: dogs, horses, cats, fish, guinea pigs and rabbits. Fishing was his favorite pastime, and he was known as one of the best fishermen.

Survivors include his wife Cindy; father Buzzy; daughter Stephanie Bayless; two granddaughters Hali Foxworthy and Taylor Bayless; and three siblings James (Diana) Delano, Lora Oppy and Barb (Jeff) Bickel.

He was predeceased by his mother Patsy.

Visitation is scheduled to be held on Friday, August 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington Street in Crawfordsville. A graveside service is scheduled to follow at 1:30 p.m. in Oak Hill North Cemetery in Crawfordsville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parke-Vermillion County Humane Society, 1884 IN-63, Hillsdale, Ind. 47854.

Share memories and condolences at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.