Selma, daughter of Otto and Rosa (Boldt) Vetter, was born February 26, 1917, on a farm near Arcadia, Iowa. She attended the rural schools near her home.

On August 3, 1939, Selma was united in marriage with David Dalgety. Three daughters, Diane, Beverly, and Kay, were born to this union. Selma and her husband farmed in the Manning area, and then for many years operated the Pleasant View Dairy just east of town. In 1971 they moved to their home on Third Street in Manning. Selma worked at Henry Peters' Corner Cafe, and was employed as a cook at Manning General Hospital.

Selma had been in failing health for a year and was hospitalized on several occasions. She died at Manning General Hospital, Manning Iowa, early Sunday morning, November 24, 1996, at the age of 79 years, 8 months, and 28 days.

Selma was preceded in death by her husband, David, in 1976; by her parents; a sister, Valeria, and a brother, Virgil, as children; and another brother, Albert.

Survivors include her daughters: Diane and her husband, Daryl Genzen; Beverly and her husband, Merlyn Irlbeck; and Kay and her husband, Duane Otto, all of Manning; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her extended family: Phylis and her husband, Ray Ehlers, of Manning; Alice Savage of Tigard, Oregon; and Donna and her husband, Ed Madsen, of Audubon, and their families; brothers and sisters: Ida Schmidt of Westside; Raymond Vetter and his wife, Sally, of Arcadia; Margaret Borkowski of Carroll; Bernice and her husband, Art Branning, of Arcadia; Ruth and her husband, Leonard Riessen, of Vail; and Phyllis Mumm of Westside; nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Selma was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia; she was a member of Zion Lutheran Congregation in Manning, and of the Evening Circle. Selma loved to travel; she had been to Germany and Scotland, and to every state in the Union. She enjoyed bingo, and will be remembered as an avid card player.

The Twenty-third Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of rightousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Selma's Confirmation Verse March 20, 1932
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee. Isaiah 54, 10

Services were held on Wednesday, November 27, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, Iowa with Pastor Robert Riggert and Pastor Curt Dwyer officiating the service. Serving as organist was Fern Jensen. Hymns provided were "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "Nearer My God to Thee", "Just As I Am, Without One Plea". Interment was in the Manning Cemetery in Manning, Iowa. Casketbearers were Brian Irlbeck, Brett Irlbeck, Dean Genzen, Bradly Otto, Dana Genzen, David Genzen, Brenda Sterk, and Corey Otto.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for your kindness evidenced in thought, word and deed.