Jun 09, 2025 10:55 PM

Delmar Lawrence McKay Jr.

Posted Jun 09, 2025 10:55 PM

Delmar Lawrence McKay Jr. was born at home in What Cheer, Iowa, on January 31, 1937.  He was the son of Delmar Sr. and Irene Beasley McKay.  Delmar passed away at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health & Hospice on June 1, 2024.

Delmar is survived by daughters Jene Miller, Raeanne Monk, and Lorie McKay. Son-in-law Dave Hines and sister-in-law Helen McKay; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Rachel, son-in-law Randy Miller, and daughter Beth Hines.

Burial will be at 16 Cemetery in What Cheer, Iowa.  A celebration of his well-lived life will be held at a later date.