
Delmer “Del” Jerome Ziemer
June 8, 1929 ~ September 3, 2025
Delmer “Del” J. Ziemer, 96, Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4900 W. 49th St., Sioux Falls. To view the service, the Zoom Number is 828 0618 8396, Kingdom Hall Password is 070220.
Delmer “Del” Jerome Ziemer was born on June 8, 1929, to Elmer and Gladys (Knutson) Ziemer at Bogus Brook Township, MN.
Del was employed as a dairy plant manager for 43 years. He enjoyed the challenges of management and had the reputation of being fair with all.
Del enjoyed fishing with the growing family. He liked to travel and go camping. He took pride in caring for his cars, boat, and motor home, as well as lawns, trees, and houses.
Del was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in June of 1957. He spent much time in telling people about God’s promises for the future of humankind and the earth.
Del is survived by his wife of 73 years, Nancy (Wold) Ziemer; son, Michael (Margaret) Ziemer, Mitchell; daughter-in-law, Robin Ziemer, Sioux Falls, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Velma Peterson, Arlene Santema, and Lynn Benson; and sister-in-law, Harriet Ziemer.
Del was preceded in death by his son, David; daughter, Peg Berge; infant grandsons, Joshua and Max; his parents, Elmer and Gladys; brother, Lyle; and two brothers-in-law.