DELENORE J CHAPUT

DELENORE J. CHAPUT

Delenore (Del) Damus Edward Chaput, 92 long-time resident of Cooperstown, ND passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Catherine – South in Fargo on May 30th, 2026. Del was born on January 30, 1934, in Langdon, ND to Joseph Edward and Fernande Chaput. Del attended and graduated from St Alphonsus Catholic School in Langdon, ND in 1952. Del joined the US Army in January of 1954 until honorably discharged in December of 1955. While in the military Del spent time in Germany, Austria and France.

Del married Evelyn Ekberg on June 20, 1956 at St Alphonsus Church in Langdon, ND. They lived in Rock Lake, ND for 5 years where Del began working in the elevator business before moving to Cooperstown, ND. Del worked as the Cooperstown Elevator Manager for 29 years, retiring in 1991. Del worked part-time over the years for Norwood Sales and Finley Grain. Del was actively involved in the Cooperstown community as a member of St. George Catholic Church, American Legion Post 143, member of the volunteer fire department from 1970-1989 and served as fire chief from 1984-1987. Del enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles, camping with family and his Good Sam’s community, and playing pinochle. Del enjoyed traveling and spent 36 years wintering in south Texas.

Del moved to St Catherine – South in September of 2025, where he was able to enjoy many visits with family and friends.

Del is survived by his Daughters Kim (Jerry) Hook, Edinburg, TX and Lisa (Pete) Nordtvedt, West Fargo, ND; Grandchildren Jennifer (Aaron) Sykes, Marc (Kylie) Haaland, Desiree (Josh) Fuxa, Paul (Kendra) Nordtvedt, Ashley (Gary) Mueller, Cory (Nicole) Chaput, CynDee (Richard) Smith, Nic Nordtvedt; step grandchildren Michelle Hook and Jason Hook; 15 great grandchildren (1 more on the way), 3 step great grandchildren,1 great-great grandchild, 5 step great-great grandchildren; sisters MaryLou (Gary) Schissler, Darlene (Bill) Brooks; Brothers David (Joyce) Chaput and Joe (Tina) Chaput, brother-in-law Glenn Hiltner, several nieces and nephews.

Del is proceeded in death by his wife of 69 years, Evelyn, his parents, daughter Susan, son Kurtis, daughter-in-law Tammy, sisters Betty Rae Chaput, Sister Donna Jean Chaput, and EdiAnn (Bob) Otto, great granddaughter Alison, sisters in law Luverne, Shirley and Delores; brothers in law Eugene, Leonard and Arnold; Evelyn’s parents Arthur and Mae Ekberg.

Del’s funeral will be held June 11, 2026 at 11am with visitation 1 hour prior at St Geoge’s Catholic Church in Cooperstown, ND alongside his wife Evelyn Chaput.