Birth date: Sep 25, 1946 Death date: Sep 1, 2025
Delbert Wayne “Del” Palmer, age 78, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Excel Care in Lewes, Delaware. Born on September 25, 1946, Del was the son of the late Murray Palmer and Reat Read Obituary
In the spring of 1972.. Del produced and directed a community theater production of "Mame". He assembled an outstanding cast with a crew that created an experience of high energy, pathos, and delight. To this day, I've not seen a community theater production as fine as his. I shared these thoughts with him several times over the years. Rest well, my friend. I'll miss your humorous quips on FaceBook but will treasure the memories of our times together.
40 years of friendship, lots of turmoil, love & loss. He stood for me at my wedding and was a great help with my Mother in her final years. We had so many holidays, vacations, celebrations - too many to count, but all filled with love. He has left a hole in my life.
Gloria, my favorite memory of Delbert was when I was in the 8th grade. Mother and I had had a huge fight in the Smart Shop in Greenville over Easter shoes! She won. I hated them. When I wore them to school the first time, I was walking in the band hall and delbert was walking out. He gasped and said, “I love those shoes! Look at that yellow patent leather t-strap!” They quickly became my favorite shoes! He also always kidded Linda Rotchild and me and told us our mothers would get us the classes we wanted every registration. Delbert was such a joy. I am so thankful Facebook brought us all back to enjoy communicating with each other. I will truly miss hearing from him.
