Lonnie T. Minor

Lonnie T. Minor

February 8, 1931– August 25, 2026

Lonnie T. Minor, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, veteran, artist, craftsman, and man of deep faith, passed away on August 25, 2026 at the age of 95, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service, generosity, creativity, laughter, and love.

Born in Kentucky on February 8, 1931, Lonnie went on to live a life defined by his commitment to his family, his country, his faith, and the people around him.

As a young man, Lonnie served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was wounded during his service and was awarded the Purple Heart. After returning home, his dedication to serving his country continued through his service in the Colorado National Guard.

In 1957, Lonnie married his beloved wife, and together they built a family that became one of the great joys of his life. They raised three children: Jean, Sharon, and Mark. He was a loving and devoted family man whose example will continue to live on through the generations that follow him.

Professionally, Lonnie worked for the federal government as a designer, creating designs for many different applications. His talent for precision and design extended far beyond his career. He was a gifted artist who loved to paint and took great joy in sharing his artwork with family and friends. He also enjoyed photography and was always eager to share the pictures he had taken.

Lonnie possessed an endless curiosity and an extraordinary ability to work with his hands. A true tinkerer, there seemed to be very little he couldn’t fix. From vacuum cleaners to KitchenAid mixers to lawn mowers and countless things in between, Lonnie was always willing to take something apart, figure out how it worked, and put it back together again.

Just as memorable as his talents was his wonderful sense of humor. Lonnie loved a good joke, and whenever he learned a new one, he couldn’t wait to share it. Often, the best part was watching him try to make it to the punchline without laughing first. His laughter was infectious, and the joy he brought to those around him will be deeply missed.

Lonnie was also a man of great generosity and strong faith. He gave freely of his time and talents and believed deeply in helping others. He served his church as a member of the Knights of Columbus and generously offered his time and abilities to help the nuns at the Mother Cabrini Shrine.

Throughout his 95 years, Lonnie lived a life of service. He served his country, his church, his community, and, above all, his family. He created beautiful things, repaired broken things, made people laugh, shared what he had, and loved those around him deeply.

His was a life well lived, a family well loved, and a legacy that will endure for generations.

The Family Requests Honorary Donations be made to Catholic Charities through the Denver Archdiocese - https://ccdenver.org/donate/