Princeton, MO: George Delbert Post, 77, Princeton, Mo., passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at a Bethany, Mo. nursing home.
He was born on October 22, 1946, in Winterset, Iowa the son of Delbert and Evelyn (Halbert) Post and was raised by his grandparents, William and Margaret Post who preceded him in death.
On March 9, 2008, he married Hilka Lincoln in Princeton, Mo. She survives of the home.
George went to school in Winterset, Iowa and started working at the age of seven. His grandfather wanted him to learn to be a worker and not a loafer. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and talking on the phone with nieces, Pattie and Willie, whom he helped raise. He loved horses and cattle and enjoyed taking his horse teams with Hilka all over the country.
He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela; grandson, Benjamin Duane Hostetler; brothers, Carl, Frankie, Junior, and Delbert Post; sisters, Della and Mary Post; step-mother, Cleo; half-brother, Larry; half-sisters, Linda and Dianna, and sisters-in-law, Stella, Beverly, and Janet.
In addition to his wife, Hilka, George is survived by his sons, Billy Joe Post, Allen Auxier and Michael; daughter, Michelle Jones; stepdaughters, Carrie (Dewey) Hostetler, April (Bryan) Vandiver, and Lana Hail; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Lincoln; half-brothers, Kalvin Post and Marty Keptheart; half-sister, Rose; half-sister-in-law, January; 27 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
George has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO. The Family will hold a Remembrance Service at the VFW Hall, 116 N. 3rd St., Winterset, IA 50273 at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com