Don E. Delnicki died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at University Medical Center in Jackson. He was 66.

Mr. Delnicki was a native of Connecticut and lived in Vicksburg, where he retired as a biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen Ashatitus Delnicki; and a brother, Keith Delnicki.

Survivors include a sister, Dianne Crossland of Connecticut; and two nieces, Shannon Fitzsimons of Connecticut and Laura Rioux of Florida.

Memorial services will be in Connecticut at a later date.