Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Delos Fletcher Pass

( February 28, 1932 - November 2, 2015 )

Delos F. Pass, 83, of Monon, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2015 at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indianapolis. He was born February 28, 1932 in Jasper County to the late Ralph L. and Gertrude (Dirst) Pass. Delos attended Rensselaer schools and graduated from North White High School. Mr. Pass was an honorably discharged member of the United States Army, the Army Reserves and the National Guard. His marriage of 63 years was to Morna Ziemer on May 3, 1952 in Reynolds at St. James Lutheran Church. She survives. Mr. Pass owned and operated a Super 98 filling station in Monon, worked as a mechanic for Gutwein Motor Company for 10 years, assembled transmissions for Chrysler in Kokomo and retired as a mechanic from Howard Implement after 30 years. After retirement he started his own small engine repair business that was still currently in operation. He was a longtime member of the St. James Lutheran Church and served the church in multiple capacities including Deacon and Sunday School teacher. Delos was always giving back to the community of his time and efforts. He was active in the Monon Lions Club. Having never met a stranger over the years he was Grand Marshall of the Monon Christmas Parade, coached little league, was a Boy Scout Leader, played in the church dart ball leagues and was known to stop and help stranded motorists and help neighbors fix mowers and appliances. He was truly a people person who was willing to help anyone that needed help. Delos loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their school activities and sporting events. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and square dancing. Surviving with his wife Morna are their children, Debra (Terry) Haas of Lafayette, Laurie (Curt) Griffin of Brookston, Steve (Deanna) Pass of Monticello, Kenny Pass of Lafayette and Karen (Jeff) Kroll of Wylie Texas; a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Pass of Rensselaer and three brothers Harry (Joan) Pass of Lafayette, Ed (Janice) Pass of Morocco and Jerry (Dorothy) Pass of Wheatfield; and 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren Preceding him in death with his parents is a sister, Ivy Bullington and a brother Curtis Pass. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Clapper Family Funeral Home in Monon and also from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2015 at St. James Lutheran Church in Reynolds; Pastor Charles Blakey to officiate. Interment to follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Monon Lions Club, Monon First Responders or the St. James Lutheran Church. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com