Delphia A. Lauer, 89, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday October 28, 2026 at Bethlehem Woods. She was born November 1, 1936 in Jackson KY, the daughter of the late Taylor and Grace (Lockhard) Lansaw. Dell served her country proudly in the US Air Force, as an Air Traffic Controller. She retired in 1986 from Clerical Administration for Parkview Hospital, after 30 years of service.

In addition to her parents, Dell was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard N. Lauer. Dell had been the last remaining survivor of her parent’s 12 children; she was also preceded by her seven brothers and 4 sisters.

Survivors include her daughter, Teresa (Scott) Novack of Payson AZ; sons, Mike (Deanna) Lauer of San Antonio TX and John (Angela) Lauer of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Taylor (Sarah) Lauer of Houston TX, Cale (Hannah) Novack of Loveland CO, Sara (Steven) Albert of Mesa AZ, and Ian Lauer & Jacob Lauer, both of Fort Wayne; great grandchildren, Daisy, Charles and Josie Novack, and Cullen Lauer.

Dell was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; she was a basketball fan and an avid reader. She enjoyed travelling with her husband and she liked to cook; her greatest joy in life was the time she spent with her family & friends.

Funeral Services 11:00am Tuesday November 3, 2026 at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with visitation from 10-11am, with the Rosary at 9:30am. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. The family’s preferred memorial is Parkview Home Health & Hospice, c/o Parkview Foundation of Allen Co., online at Parkview.com/foundations, or by mail to 1900 Carew St, Unit 6, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. To share a remembrance of Dell or to offer condolences to her family, please visit DivineMercyFuneralHome.com.

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon her.

May she rest in peace.  -Amen

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