Delphine G. Kiphuth Schleif, age 91, of Buffalo, Minn., passed away on Oct. 16, 2014 at The Buffalo Hospital. She was born on Feb. 16, 1923 in Buffalo, the daughter of John and Emma Splittstozer Kiphuth. Delphine was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover, Minn. Delphine graduated from nursing school at Fairview in 1944.

On May 12, 1945, Delphine Kiphuth and Vincent Schleif were joined in holy marriage at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover. God blessed their marriage with a son, John Schleif ’68. Delphine and Vincent lived on the Kiphuth homestead between Hanover and Rockford, Minn. for many years prior to moving to Buffalo.

Delphine was formerly employed at The Buffalo Hospital for many years in the Med Surgical Unit and the OB Department. She was a faithful, lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover.

Delphine is survived by a son, John V. Schleif; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent, and by her parents, John and Emma Kiphuth.

Memorials are preferred to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover or St. Olaf College.