Carl Joseph Mies

Carl was born and raised in northeastern Kansas, lived in western Washington for about twenty years, and had lived in Frederick for the past seven years. Every place he has been has been made better for it.

Carl was known for many things: his humor, his smoked meats, his humility, his intelligence, his enthusiasm for the Seattle Seahawks, his tech-savviness, his hospitality, his faith, and his eagerness to help. “Put me to work,” he would often say, “I’m here to help.” Throughout the course of his struggles with ALS, people often commented on his humility and peace. Carl had the gift of humor, and brought laughter and joy to the lives of everyone he knew.

Carl is survived by his wife, Cindy Mies, of 33 years, to whom he adoringly referred as his “lovely bride,” his children, Beth (“Goose”) and JC (“Chuckles”), as well as his mother, Lorene Mies, and his siblings, Rita, Mike, Mark, Paul, and Greg. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Mies. He loved all of them tremendously.

A visitation for Carl will be held Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Howe Mortuary, 439 Coffman Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501. Rosary Prayers will occur Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM at Howe Mortuary Chapel, 439 Coffman Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501. A Funeral Mass will occur Friday, October 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. John's Catholic Church, 323 Collyer St, Longmont, Colorado 80501.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the Knights of Columbus in Longmont, of which Carl was a beloved member, or to the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the ALS Association, which supported the family throughout the illness.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howemortuary.com for the Mies family.