Delbert Eugene Shive, 84, of Burrton, Kansas, passed away on October 2, 2026, at Haven House in Haven, Kansas. He was born May 31, 1942, in Orange County, California. He was the son of Ernest and Betty Ruth (Baumhoff) Shive. He attended Burrton high school.
Delbert was first married to Ruth Ann Steffen, and from this union they had two children, Michael and Angela. On July 26, 1986, he was married to Sue (Ruhs) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Delbert was an owner/operator of Triple S Tank Truck Service in Burrton, KS for over 50 years. He worked for T.G.T. Oil Petroleum as a contract pumper in the oil fields.
He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Burrton; Hutchinson Reno Masonic Lodge #124 A.F. & A. M.; Silver Leaf # 0464 Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star of Kansas; Hutchinson Moose Lodge #982, and Hutchinson Water Sports Club.
Delbert survived by his wife Sue of Burrton; a daughter Angela “Angel” (Jay) Koehn of Galva; two grandchildren, Jes (Katrina) Koehn, McPherson, and Alyssa (Troy) Smith, Galva; six great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Shive of MT. Hope, and Kay Ann Shive of Hutchinson.
He was preceded in death by parents; an infant son, Michael Shive; three brothers, Jerry, Jim, and Craig Shive.
Cremation is planned. Family will meet with friends from 5-7 pm Friday October 16, 2026, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Burrton. A Celebration of Life will take place 2:00 pm Saturday October 17, 2026, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Private inurnment will take place at Burrton Cemetery, at a later date.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Haven House, and sent to Ott Funeral Home P.O. Box 217 Haven, Kansas 67543.