Posts Tagged ‘Veteran’
Obituary: Robert Neil Justice
August 31, 1944 - June 22, 2022 Robert (Bob) Justice was born on Aug. 30, 1944, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Ruey Aubrey Justice and Clarice (Stidham) Justice. He lived on a farm in South Webster, Ohio, then moved to Oak Hill, Ohio until 1960 when the family relocated to Denver, Colo. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School and was an outstanding guard on the football team. Bob had the uncanny ability to fix almost anything that had moving parts. He often fixed things no one else could. He ... Full Story
Obituary: Felix Castillo Lara
Felix Castillo Lara, 86, beloved husband, father, and friend, left this earth peacefully on February 19th, 2020 while at home with his family. Felix was born in New Braunfels, Texas to Jose and Manuela Lara on January 21, 1934. He met and married Frances Ornelas in Fort Collins, Colorado. They were married 66 years and resided in Berthoud. Felix served in the US Army and was stationed in Japan. Felix worked agricultural farming for many local farmers, built overpasses along the front range ... Full Story
Obituary: Roger Duane Morrison
JULY 7, 1946 ~ MARCH 21, 2019 (AGE 72) Roger Morrison 72, passed away in his home on March 21, 2019. He and Evangeline (Hernandez) shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Arnold, Nebraska to Eloise Mae (Blixt) and Ralph Preston Morrison. He was the youngest of four children. His arrival being most celebrated by his sister Dorothy, who would ask each year for a baby doll for Christmas. Rogie (as she lovingly called him) arrived when she was ten, to her utter ... Full Story
Obituary: Edward John Nau
Edward Nau was born on November 5, 1920, in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Gottfried and Elizabeth (Nee: Leonhardt) Nau, immigrants from Bavaria, Germany. His family moved from Duluth to Waukesha, Wisconsin, where Edward finished school, helped his father and brothers with the family automobile repair business, and worked on the family farm, alongside his 7 brothers and 1 sister. In October of 1942 Edward enlisted at Fort Sheridan, Illinois in the U.S. Air Force and was sent to Keesler ... Full Story
Obituary: Richard Irvin Currier
Richard Irvin Currier passed away on January 11, 2019 at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. He was 73 years old. Richard was born on September 27, 1945 in Friend, Nebraska to Ralph and Sarah (Brown) Currier. He graduated from Seward High School in 1963 and then attended Nebraska Wesleyan University. Richard then went to work for the Burlington Northern Railroad in Lincoln. In June of 1969 he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving with the Seabees and as a Navy recruiter ... Full Story
Obituary; Hignacio “Nash” Lujan Huerta
Hignacio "Nash" Lujan Huerta was born in Berthoud, on July 31, 1930 to Gregorio and Natalia Huerta. Growing up in their home he learned to love the Lord and serve people following in his parents’ footsteps. Nash accomplished many things in his life, including enlisting in the Air Force at 17, following his love for the Lord and preaching His word as a missionary in Guatemala and Mexico. Locally Nash also found great pleasure in his Mexican heritage. He helped several folklorico dance ... Full Story
Obituary: James Stanley Edmisten
James Stanley Edmisten, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on January 4, 2019 at the age of 94. Stan was born on March 7, 1924 in Arnold, Nebraska to Ray and Henrietta Edmisten. He grew up as an Iowa farm boy surrounded by sisters Jean, Helen and Beverly Ann. Stan helped out on the family farm until age 20, when he volunteered for the draft. After returning home from Guam, he married Norma Jeanne Linke on December 27, 1946. Stan and Jeanne shared 68 wonderful years ... Full Story
Obituary: Max M. Marr
Max M. Marr, 85 of Loveland, formerly of Berthoud, passed away on October 5, 2018. He was born at home in Norfolk, Nebraska on July 21, 1933 to Clinton J. and Gertie Marr. He had a older brother C. J., and spent a lot of time with him, especially working horses, and showing them. His family moved to Hastings, Nebraska when Max was in elementary school. Max graduated from Hastings High School in 1951 and played football and baseball throughout those years. He completed two years at ... Full Story
Obituary: Harlen John Schultz
It is with overwhelming sadness that the family of Harlen John Schultz announces his passing on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Harlen was born on May 18, 1930 on a family farm in Gilmanton, Wisc. He was the son of Theodore W Schultz and Minnie (Heike) Schultz, who preceded him in death. During and after graduating Gilmanton High School in Wisconsin in 1948 as a state track athlete and basketball record holder, Harlen, a true entrepreneur by nature, ... Full Story
Obituary: Darrell Dean Rowe
Darrell Dean Rowe October 16, 1938 – May 28, 2018 Darrell Dean Rowe, 79, of Berthoud passed away May 28, 2018 at the Berthoud Living Center. He was born October 16, 1938 in Fremont County, Iowa to Cecil Elmer and Lydia Emmile (Neemann) Rowe. Darrell served in the Army National Guard of Iowa from March 4, 1957 to March 3, 1965 and was Honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. On December 24, 1960 he married Norma Jean Esser in Farragut, Iowa. Darrell has ... Full Story
