Robert Adolph Venzke, 88, of Aurora, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014.
He was born to the late Adolph and Lillian Venzke, October 4, 1926, in Denver, Colorado. Robert graduated from South High School and received a BS in Accounting from the University of Denver and was a member of Kappa Sigma. He was in the Army and was honorably discharged on March 27, 1957. He married Mary Louise Venzke in 1984.
Robert was the owner of Apex Auto Body until he retired.
Robert was an active Free Mason reaching the 32nd degree, Shriner for 50+ years and a Knights Templar.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Mary Louise Venzke, two sisters, Lillian (Charles "Chuck"), Darlene (Paul "Chris") Nelson, two children, Mark (Sharon) Fasono and Gail Robberson, two stepchildren, Sue Anne (Alan) Hansher and Paula Marie (Jeffrey) Robinson, 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother Earl Venzke and sister Virginia Walling.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in the name of Robert Adolph Venzke to The Shriners Hospitals for Children. Donations can be mailed to Office of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, on-line at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org or by phone 800-241-4438.
Memorial Services will be held on January 10, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15625 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora, CO 80013. Lunch will follow the service.
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