John Nicholas Juenemann ascended into heaven, May 11, 2016, after a short 10 month battle with CMM Leukemia. He was 71 years young.Born in Rexford, KS, September 3, 1944, to August John and Estella (M llering) Juenemann, he grew up on the family farm, a middle child of 6, Margaret, James, John, Roy, Mary, and Gerard. He graduated from Rexford HS in 1962, and moved to CO to pursue his dream of becoming a draftsman. After attaining his certificate, he returned to Hays, KS, for work, and now with a little money in his pocket, he matriculated at Fort Hays State University. College may not have been his main focus at the time, but he met the singular love of his life, Mickey, and married her June 6, 1967, in Hays, KS. Needing money to continue school, he got a government job at the Bureau of Reclamation, in Denver, CO. He worked, and supported his wife while she attained her degree from the University of Colorado. Being a skilled draftsman, he got a Vocational Teaching License and moved to Aurora, CO. With his wife's support, he became a Ram and graduated from CSU, with an Education Degree, in the spring of 1974. He is survived by his wife, Mickey (Albin) Juenemann, of Quinter KS, and his three sons of whom he was extremely proud: John Juenemann, wife, Heather; Shane Juenemann; and Christopher Juenemann, wife, Stephanie; who were all Rams. He loved his 4 grandchildren, Riley, A.J., Jake, and Luciana, whom he called his future Rams. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Estella, and his beloved brother, James.His 33 year career, began and ended, with Aurora Public Schools, at TH Pickens Technical Center, where he ran the drafting program. He shaped an immeasurable number of lives of high school and adult students and created friends with the faculty that lasted long after his retirement in May, 2004. After retiring, he joined Kiwanis International, and (after moving to Longmont) he became a member of the Knights of Columbus, achieving third order status. In the Knights, he became the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, which has awarded more than $6000 to future college students of the Catholic faith. He served as a Stephens' Minister, and with Boulder Respite Care, providing service to ill and ailing adults and respite for their caregivers.A skilled handyman, he could do construction, plumbing, electrical, and mechanic work as well as draw or design anything a person might need. Some of his favorite projects were the wings of a cruise missile, a hexagon cabin in the mountains, a primary home for his step-mother, an industrial garage for his brother, a headboard and other furniture, drainage and retaining walls for his son, a laptop desk with his grandson, a memorial cross for his sister, a clubhouse for his boys, a playhouse/zip-line for his grandchildren, and the ever-popular Kansas weather chain.Always willing to lend a helping hand, nothing made, Jack, happier than providing for his wife and family, aiding his friends, and practicing his faith. He was a soccer coach, despite having never seen a soccer ball as a child, and he coached basketball for all of his sons. He taught night school and worked part-time, however, he always found time for family camping, skiing, and motorcycling in the mountains.The world will miss this kind, loving, humble teacher, and generous husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, forever.Visitation 5:00-7:00 PM with Rosary Prayers beginning at 7:00 PM all Thursday May 19, 2016 at the Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Friday May 20, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.
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