When Grant Darrel Delzer was born on Aug. 4, 2000, he became the little brother to three lucky siblings, Hannah, Clark, and Michaela. Grant quickly became a spider man who could fearlessly scale every obstacle, from the kitchen cupboards to the tallest trees. Early in his life, he acquired the nickname Grantie Boy; despite growing many inches through the years (6 feet, 4 inches), the name stuck.
While attending Yahara Elementary School, Grant faced escapades that molded his carefree attitude and daring outlook. With his immediate family, uncles, grandfathers, and Delzer cousins, he found a great love of the outdoors. Grant pursued every quest that involved hunting and fishing.
For Grant, there was no spider too small or buck too large (his first being a 10-pointer); he fearlessly conquered them all. The skills of observation and cleverness that served him as an outdoorsman helped him build and repair anything with ease. His ingenuity fueled him to transform a bathroom fan into a forge in order to turn railroad spikes into knives.
Grant’s adventures continued during his years at Edgerton High School. Now a tall and gentle young man, his excellent listening skills made him a best friend to many as was evidenced when he was awarded “Most Likely to Help Someone” by his classmates. His servant’s heart was visible as he meticulously crafted and gifted ornate woodworking projects. Grant’s outdoor thrills continued during this time as he traveled border to border, hunting an alligator in Florida, harvesting elk and antelope in Wyoming, and stalking caribou in Alaska.
While Grant was a thrill seeker, thrills seemed to find Grant. Taming Remi the Raccoon, riding an iceberg down a raging river, surfacing a sunken boat, even rescuing students on the Rock River, Grant faced every day without fear. Most importantly, Fulton Church Awana made a lasting impact on Grant, leading to his saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
After graduating in 2019, Grant encountered a new quest: Delzer Paint and Powerwashing. Calling Grant a hard worker is an understatement. Grant’s work ethic, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills made him an excellent manager and blessing to be around. He took great pride in his work, serving others with each job well-done.
Grant discovered his passion for adventure early in his life. He approached all things with an enthusiastic, happy-go-lucky attitude. That’s how Grant lived his life until passing on Friday, May 13, 2022 in a motorcycle accident.
While we on Earth grieve Grant’s passing, God rejoices at receiving our Grantie Boy. His family is at peace knowing Grant is resting in the arms of the Lord.
Grant is survived by parents, Brent and Amy; siblings, Hannah (Paul) Christenson, Clark (Traci Gibb) and Mickey, nephew, Brenley Christenson; and grandparents, William and Donna Delzer, and Darrel and Lois Horn, as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Please join Grant’s family at Fulton Church, 9209 N. Fulton St., Edgerton, for his visitation on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 3-6 p.m., or Monday, May 23, 2022 at 10 a.m. to noon. His funeral service will be held on May 23, 2022 at noon with a luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help other children come to Christ through Fulton Church Awana (fulton.breezechms.com/give).
The Albrecht Funeral Homes and Cremation Services in Edgerton is assisting the family with arrangements. www.albrechtfuneralhomes.com
Grant D. Delzer
