Delbert was born in Zeeland, on November 12, 1926, to Andrew and Caroline (Brandt) Machiela. Delbert served his country during WWII as an Army infantry medic. Delbert was a lifelong member of North Street Christian Reformed Church. He and his wife Lucille raised their children in Zeeland. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen and by his wife Lucille in 1991. He married his wife Winnie Hannink in 1992.
Delbert is survived by his wife of thirty years, Winnie, sons: Bob & Sue Machiela, Duane & Susan Machiela, John & Linda Machiela, Andrew & Camie Machiela; 12 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren, siblings: Pauline Dyke, Lorraine Wierenga, Chester & Caroline Machiela, Marilyn Wassink, Roger & Helene Machiela; and many extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at North Street CRC, 20 E. Main Avenue, Zeeland MI 49464. Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Friday, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.
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