Dellas P. Chaussee

Unknown / World War II
  • Military specialty: Unknown
  • Awards: Unknown

b. 22 Jun 1916, d. 20 Jan 1996.  Dellas Paul Chaussee was born to Florent and Mary (Glass) Chaussee at Vermillion, SD. He grew up on a farm near Vermillion.  During WWII he served in the US Army as a staff sergeant from 28 May 1945 to 16 Aug 1946. After the war, he lived in Jackson Co., MN where he was employed in farm work. He married Alice Konradi and they had 3 children.  In 1955 he married Caroline Risgard.  They purchased the B and B Grocery in Windom and operated it until 1969.  They moved to AZ for the winters and spent their summers in MN.  Member of American Legion. Buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

  • Obituary: Yes at CCHS research library