John Ehrlich

July 19, 1928-May 4, 2014

85, of Greeley

John Ehrlich, 85, of Greeley, CO passed away on May 4, 2014. He was born on July 19, 1928 in Gill, CO to August and Lydia Ehrlich. John had lived in Greeley and Weld County all of his life. He graduated from Gill High School in 1948. He married Betty Jean Harding on August 31, 1952 in St. Paul’s Congregational Church. She later passed away on May 17, 2011.

He farmed until the age of 81. Farming was his life, but, most important was spending time with his granddaughters and attending their activities. John was a member of the Colorado Farm Bureau and St. Paul’s Congregational Church.

John is survived by his daughter, Robbi Young of Westminister, CO; son, Keith Ehrlich of Orange, CA; brothers, Harvey Ehrlich of Denver, CO; Robert Ehrlich and wife Janice of Greeley, CO; James R. Ehrlich and wife Ann of Windsor, CO; Sister, Mary Ann Bissell and husband Kelly Stone Bissell, Grand Junction, CO; 2 granddaughters, Sheena M. Lee and Sage N. Lee, Denver, CO; and his dog, Haley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sister, Gloria Cogburn.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. A viewing is scheduled for one hour prior to the service with services to begin at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Paul’s Congregational Church. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.