Joseph Eugene Krout

Joseph “Pop” Krout, 76, of Parker, Colorado passed away on November 10, 2020. He was born on October 9, 1944 in Kolbermoor, Luitpoldkrankenhaus, Germany. Joe was an avid outdoorsman who loved to create homemade meals from scratch to share with his friends and family. Some of his creative recipes were considered “Top Secret”.

He was a wonderful husband, a loving father, an amazing grand-father, and a friend who was deeply loved by many. He would bring a smile to anyone who would have a conversation with him and leave you with a lasting impression. A proud and outspoken Vietnam Veteran who defended his country in the US Navy.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Katharina and Robert E. Krout; his wife Cheryl Joyce Krout; and grandson Joseph Michael Ledbetter.

Joe is survived by his daughter; Lanea Marie Tonack (Glen Tonack); son Corey Eugene Krout; sister Rose Mary Davis (Michael J. Davis); his two grandsons Hunter Chandler Sorge, Seth Ryan Tonack, nieces, nephews, cousins, and his extended family and friends.

A viewing will begin at 10:00 A.M. with a funeral service at 11:00 A.M. on November 24, 2020 at Olinger Hampden Mortuary and Cemetery (8600 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80231) for family and friends by invitation only. His final resting place is Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO.

Olinger Hampden Mortuary and Cemetery will be providing a virtual viewing of the service and committal on their Facebook page from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.

Due to Colorado Health restrictions, attendance for viewing, funeral service, and burial will be for family and friends by invitation only.

A celebration will follow the committal service at the Tailgate Tavern and Grill (19552 Main Street, Parker, CO 80138) at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the family.