Wayne Dittmer obituary: Wayne Dittmer's Obituary, Denver
In Memory Of
Wayne Andrew Dittmer
1931 - 2019
In Memory Of
Wayne Andrew Dittmer
1931 - 2019
Wayne served his country in the Korean War in the Army’s 68th AAA gun battery. He was a proud veteran. Following his military service, Wayne worked as an arborist for many years and became known as the “tree man” to many. He loved nature and regularly pointed out examples of exceptional tree specimens to his wife and daughters on Sunday drives. Following his retirement, he and Carol spent their winters in Arizona where he enjoyed geocaching, ATV’s, pot lucks, friends and all the things snow birds do. In particular they developed a close relationship with new friends Monty and Lee Gosney. They shared many fun and loving times with them.
He was a devoted husband, father, uncle, and a delighted grandfather and great-grandfather. He had a full and satisfying life. He was heartbroken to lose his wife, Carol, in 2016 and moved in with his youngest daughter, Julie and her husband Randy. There he continued a strong and independent life. He passed away as he wished, at home with his family nearby.
He is survived by his five daughters; Cynthia (John) Kirrane, Deborah Blubaugh, Barbara (Christopher) McGrane, Brenda Hageman and Julie (Randy) Locke; three grandchildren, Nicholas Kirrane, Aidan McGrane, Holly Blubaugh; two step-grandchildren Nathan (Jessica) Locke and Raechelle (Isaac) Hibdon ; great-granddaughter Ameliya Garcia; step great-grandchildren Hunter, Kendall, Tatum, Andrew, Jacob and Savannah. He is also survived by his siblings; Genevieve (James) Hofsetz, Neil (Arlene) Dittmer and Joy (John O’Hearn) Dittmer. There are also a multitude of surviving and loving nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol, his brother Edwin (Rose) Dittmer and sister Joan (Bill) Heine as well as his parents.
Memorial contributions can be made to TRU Community Care, 2594 TrailRidge Dr East, Lafayette, CO 80026 or online at www.TRUCARE.org. All donations are tax deductible.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation: Tuesday, April 23, 2019
8:30am to 10:00am
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
715 Cabrini Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
Service:Tuesday, April 23, 2019
10:00am to 11:00 am
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
715 Cabrini Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
Luncheon:To follow service at church
Interment:Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Fort Logan National Cemetery - Stage B
4400 West Kenyon Ave.
Denver, CO 80236
Entrance on Sheridan Blvd
Enter North Gate
Wayne served his country in the Korean War in the Army’s 68th AAA gun battery. He was a proud veteran. Following his military service, Wayne worked as an arborist for many years and became known as the “tree man” to many. He loved nature and regularly pointed out examples of exceptional tree specimens to his wife and daughters on Sunday drives. Following his retirement, he and Carol spent their winters in Arizona where he enjoyed geocaching, ATV’s, pot lucks, friends and all the things snow birds do. In particular they developed a close relationship with new friends Monty and Lee Gosney. They shared many fun and loving times with them.
He was a devoted husband, father, uncle, and a delighted grandfather and great-grandfather. He had a full and satisfying life. He was heartbroken to lose his wife, Carol, in 2016 and moved in with his youngest daughter, Julie and her husband Randy. There he continued a strong and independent life. He passed away as he wished, at home with his family nearby.
He is survived by his five daughters; Cynthia (John) Kirrane, Deborah Blubaugh, Barbara (Christopher) McGrane, Brenda Hageman and Julie (Randy) Locke; three grandchildren, Nicholas Kirrane, Aidan McGrane, Holly Blubaugh; two step-grandchildren Nathan (Jessica) Locke and Raechelle (Isaac) Hibdon ; great-granddaughter Ameliya Garcia; step great-grandchildren Hunter, Kendall, Tatum, Andrew, Jacob and Savannah. He is also survived by his siblings; Genevieve (James) Hofsetz, Neil (Arlene) Dittmer and Joy (John O’Hearn) Dittmer. There are also a multitude of surviving and loving nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol, his brother Edwin (Rose) Dittmer and sister Joan (Bill) Heine as well as his parents.
Memorial contributions can be made to TRU Community Care, 2594 TrailRidge Dr East, Lafayette, CO 80026 or online at www.TRUCARE.org. All donations are tax deductible.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation: Tuesday, April 23, 2019
8:30am to 10:00am
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
715 Cabrini Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
Service:Tuesday, April 23, 2019
10:00am to 11:00 am
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
715 Cabrini Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
Luncheon:To follow service at church
Interment:Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Fort Logan National Cemetery - Stage B
4400 West Kenyon Ave.
Denver, CO 80236
Entrance on Sheridan Blvd
Enter North Gate
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 8:30am to 10:00am
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
Service
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 10:00am
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 715 Cabrini Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
Interment
*Enter North Gated Entrance on Sheridan Ave. , Fort Logan National Cemetery , Stage B, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 1:30 pm
4400 West Kenyon Ave. Denver, Colorado 80236
West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family
West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family