Delmar L. Shook

ADRIAN- Delmar L. Shook “Poppy”, age 87, of Adrian, died Wednesday morning, October 26, 2022, at Charlotte Stephenson Manor, surrounded by his family while under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. He was born March 8, 1935, in Washington, PA, to the late William and Edna (Hand) Shook. Delmar lived his early life in Pennsylvania, and endured devastating loss early in life in 1943, when a tornado tragically claimed the lives of his father and sister. After high school, he began work at TriState which later transitioned to Cargotainer when the company moved its operations to Adrian. In pursuit of continued employment, he followed to Michigan and worked in maintenance for Cargotainer until his retirement in 1997. In retirement, Delmar was the Budlong Street handyman, assisting elderly neighbors with whatever tasks he could. A strong advocate of guns and gun safety and defender of the 2nd Amendment, he was a proud member of the Lenawee County Conservation League, where he volunteered for them annually at the fair, and assisted with 3D Shoots. He loved hunting for deer and rabbits with his beloved beagle companion, Bear, and sharing food scraps with his best friend, Oreo. He enjoyed over 30 years with the love of his life, Victoria Cole, and she preceded him in death on August 28, 2017. He was also preceded in death by all of his siblings, Ethel Olshinsky, Opal Keller, Mabel Shook, Martha Shook, Virginia Shook, Nellie Shook, Paul Shook, John Shook, and Clarence Shook. Surviving are his children, Bobbi (Ben) Restis and James Smith; four special grandchildren, Angel (Willow), Carolina, Eris and Raven; niece, Kim; nephew Leo; extended family members, Dana, Levi, Nicole, Sadie, Corsten, and Flora; and his dear friends, Ray, Sharon and Faye. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staffs of Hospice of Lenawee and Charlotte Stephenson Manor, whose loving care provided a most peaceful transition for Delmar. Cremation will take place and services will be private. In lieu of flowers, Delmar would prefer a contribution to nature, specifically planting a tree in his honor. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, in Adrian, where online condolences and memories may be shared at www.wagleyfuneralhomes.com.

Delmar L. Shook

March 8, 1935 - October 26, 2022