Wayne W. Regelin

Wayne William Regelin, 87, was born April 28, 1926 in Otis, CO. Later he and his family moved to Ft. Morgan, CO and eventually ended up in Morrison, CO, the Bear Creek area. Wayne graduated from Bear Creek High School. He was employed by Bear Creek Milk Line, as a delivery man, during this time. He met June R. Carlson and they married on November 30, 1947.

Wayne is survived by his wife, June, of 66 years, 2 daughters, Diana Crisler and Marsha Aldrich (Tim), 6 grand children, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Was proceeded in death by his father and mother and 2 sisters. He is also survived by a sister living in Littleton, a sister living in Wyoming, and a brother living in Idaho.

Wayne worked for Public Service Company of Colorado for 38 years, retiring in 1986 as an Executive Foreman.

Wayne enjoyed fishing and camping with his wife, June, in their 5-wheel trailer. Many of their trips included their children and grand children. Wayne also enjoyed Cruising with his wife and their friends from Church, to the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, and Hawaii. Wayne would go hunting in the fall with friends, a son-in-law, and his grand-sons. He was the camp cook and watch dog and very seldom had to use his rifle. Wayne also loved to bowl and was on several bowling leagues through the years. His average was 180. He also enjoyed woodworking, making birdhouses and picture frames.

In 2004 Wayne became ill and had to give up fishing and camping and many of his hobbies. In 2011 he had major surgery and never fully recovered. This stopped him from throwing his bowling ball but did not stop him from coming to the alley to cheer on his friends and family, drink coffee and eat burritos.

Wayne died at home on October 13, 2013, with his wife and family present.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Next Door Project Kitchen Fund through Bethlehem Lutheran Church, or the American Diabetes Foundation of Colorado.