Larned- Mantford Edwin Dellinger, 85, died June 7, 2013 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born Marc h 23, 1928 in Dodge City, Ks the son of George and Attie Counterman Dellinger. A resident of Larned, He was a Mechanic and World War II Veteran.

He belonged to the American Legion and the VFW of Larned.

On December 11, 1949 he married Mary Robbins in Dodge City, Kansas. She passed away February 9, 2005.

Survivors Include: three sons, Donald Dellinger, Protection, Kenneth Dellinger, Larned, and jack Edmond, Mesa, AZ, one daughter, Linda Poyner, Stafford, four brothers, George Dellinger, Lajunta Colorado, Damon Dellinger, Whitewell, Nevada, Joy Dellinger, Rockford Colorado, Jack Dellinger, Colorado Springs Colorado, One Sister, Joanne Cartright, Colorado Springs Colorado and numerous Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two daughters Janet Kock, and Barbara Dellinger, one brother, Larry Dellinger, and two sisters, Vanita Bailey, and Uva Dellinger, one grandson Nicholas Niemeyer.

Memorial Graveside will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at the Larned Cemetery, Larned, with Pastor Dan Lundgren Presiding

Memorials may left to the VFW of Larned in care of Beckwith Mortuary PO Box 477 Larned, Ks. 67550

Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com. Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, Ks 67854 is in charge of arrangements