Delton B. Braithwait Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Delton B. Braithwait of Hebron, Nebraska. Delton, born on January 7, 1945, passed away on August 29, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Delton B. Braithwait to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Delton Braithwait and Bette Braithwait (Schwantje); his wife Marla Jean Hoops; his siblings, Brian Braithwait and Barbara Jean Braithwait; his stepson Monte Gehle; and his granddaughter Mickala Rene'e Gehle.

He is survived by: his stepchildren, Mylan Gehle (Becky) of Republic, KS and Michael Gehle (Tammy) of Hardy, NE; his daughter Misty Gehle (Paul Fechtmeister); his daughter-in-law Rita Gehle; his grandchildren, Amanda Gehle of New York, NY, Brandon Gehle (Tonya) of Burwell, NE, Heather Gehle of Deshler, NE, Seth Gehle of Hardy and Christian Lambert of Belleville, KS; his great grandchildren, Kailyn, Kinslie, Caleb, Olive Gehle and Tatiana Cruz; his grandchildren, Blakeleigh, Violet Gehle, Khloe and Kegan Keeling (Lambert); and his brothers, Bill Braithwait (Rachel) of Columbus, NE and Bob Braithwait (Margie) of North Platte, NE.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to Faith Lutheran Church, 420 Charles Road, Hebron, NE 68370.