Delhi - DELHI - Erling Donald Sellevold passed into Glory Oct. 4, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. He was affectionately known as "Don" and "Grandpa Don" by friends and family alike.

He was born on June 5, 1930 in Brooklyn. His parents, the Rev. Erling and Rakel Sellevold of Norway had accepted a temporary pastorate position at the First Norwegian Baptist Church in New York City and were residing in Bay Ridge when Donald was born. Soon after, they moved back to their family farm in Hvittingfoss, Norway where he grew up. After graduating from a three-year college program (Gymnas), he returned to the states to "secure his citizenship." He met Patricia "Debbie" Devereaux at the Dutch Reformed Church and they were married in February 1950. They raised four children (David, Cynthia, Patricia and Erik) who blessed them with many descendants. They lived in various locations during their marriage, but Delaware County had been their home for the past 50 years. With faith and family being an important part of his life, Don was always very active in their church. He also had a heart for animals and often had a German shepherd by his side. Don was a master craftsman and carpenter who worked in construction for many years. He was employed at SUNY Delhi as an instructor in their carpentry program and later as a safety inspector at SUCO in Oneonta until he retired in 1995.

Don is survived by his children, Cynthia Tait (Steven), Patricia Sellevold-Scudder (Dane), and Erik (Kim); 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, a brother, Randolf in Norway, many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents, Erling and Rakel (Meskestad) Sellevold, brother, Warren; sisters, Reidun Lia, and Corine Saether; beloved wife, Debbie; and son, David.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Southside Wesleyan Church in Oneonta.

Many thanks to the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for the care provided and kindness extended to Donald and his family during his residency there.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society in Delhi.

Condolences may be expressed at www.macarthurfh.com.