Delbert W. Ihnen, 56, of Penfield passed away at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville with Rev. James T. Lehmann, Rev. Mark Wilkerson and Vicar Ryan Henkel officiating. Burial will follow in Huls Cemetery, Gifford. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Visitation will be 2 hours before the service from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville.

Delbert was born May 24, 1963 in Champaign the son of Dennis and Betty Buhr Ihnen.

He is survived by his mother, Betty of Rantoul; daughter, Savannah Ihnen of Fisher; two brothers, David Ihnen of Lizton, Indiana, Dale Ihnen of Penfield; his Favorite sister, Carleen (Tony) Lantis of Gifford; godparents, Wilbert and Marie Buhr of Gifford and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis and grandparents, Charlie and Seana Buhr and Anton and Charlotte Ihnen.

Delbert graduated from Rantoul Twp. High School in 1981 and from ITT Tech with high honors. He was a commercial copier sales rep throughout Illinois and Indiana.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville, president of the Hardley Riders Club and the proud owner of Delbert's Uniquely Functional Animal Farm. He enjoyed hosting cookouts for the RTHS football team and was their number one fan. His greatest joy was attending his daughter's sporting events and hanging out with his nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.