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Delbert 'Del' Richard Marcy, 80

| November 4, 2022 10:55 AM

Delbert “Del” Richard Marcy, 80, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and formerly of Kellogg, Idaho, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away Nov. 2, 2022, at Bestland Senior Living Community located in Coeur d’Alene. Del was born on Sept. 6, 1942, in Kellogg, a son of the late Elbe Marcy and Violet Rieken Marcy.

Del attended local Kellogg schools and graduated from Kellogg High School, Class of 1961. After graduation, he became a miner and moved throughout the western United States to mine with various companies.

He was involved with mine rescue operations, a member of the Masons in Cataldo, Idaho, the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Kellogg, the Eagles in Republic, Wash., and the Lions Club in Smelterville, Idaho.

Del loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and going four-wheeling. He also enjoyed golfing, dancing, woodworking, socializing and doing a little gambling.

In addition to his parents, Del is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Robbins; and former wife Kay Marcy.

Survivors include his four children, Jon (Joanna) Marcy of Winchester, Va., Jill Marcy of Winchester, Delbert Jr. “DJ” (Dawn) Marcy of Lewiston, Idaho, and Caleb Marcy of Post Falls, Idaho; two step-children, Jim (Arlene) Carney of Cataldo and Tammy (Don) Coy of Post Falls; a sister, Jean (Bill) Sage of Coeur d’Alene; former wives, Patricia Irvine and Virginia Marcy; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

A celebration of Del’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Shoshone Funeral Services, 106. S. Main St., Kellogg. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Kellogg.

Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Marcy family with arrangements. Memories of Del and messages of condolence may be sent to his family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.