He participated in his family’s business in Western Kansas. He married Dorris Marie Venturi in 1946. They soon established their own ranching/farming operation in Eastern Colorado, which flourished for some 60 years.
To their union was born four daughters, Rochelle, Karson, Kendel and Ryan.
During the last 35 years of his life he enjoyed his winters on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Upon retirement in 2006, he moved to the Castle Rock area.
Survived by his wife of 70 years, their four daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. No service to be held at this time.
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