Samuel Stehle, born in Minsk, Ukraine Jan. 24, 1935 to Heinrich and Maria Bretthauer Stehle. Passed at home June 3, 2015. Sam grew up in Minsk and in Germany, immigrating with his family to this country in 1951. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Sam was proud to serve in the U.S. Army 1957 - 1959. He married Ida Kay Wahlert April 22, 1961. They have 6 children. They lived in Denver until 1973 when they moved to the home he built on a small acreage near Firestone, CO. In 1959 he started driving a delivery truck for Denver Brick and Pipe, later owning 2 delivery trucks of his own. After retirement in 1998, he worked part time scaling trucks for the Varra Sand and Gravel Co. In his youth he enjoyed playing soccer and playing in the church band in Germany. He loved his adopted country and was proud to have served it. Sam enjoyed music and dancing - especially when his brother's band - the Alpine Polka Dots were playing. Later in life, he enjoyed coffee and friendship each morning at Aunt Alice's Kitchen. He spent many hours tending his apple orchard and garden and cheering for the Broncos. He most enjoyed spending time with his family. His children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews were the joy in his life.Sam is survived by his wife, Kay, his children and their spouses, Karl and Melissa Stehle, Mark Stehle, Sarah and Tony Chavez, Karen and David Tucker, David and Laura Stehle, Lisa and Keith Witt. Also grandchildren Bo, Sam and Tiffany Chavez, Dylan, Karoline and Kimberly Tucker, Colton Stehle and Dale Lorentz, Ollie, Lucas and Collin Witt. Brothers and spouses Jacob and Ella, Victor and Emma, Wilhelm, Alex and Gabi, Adolf, Henry and Connie, John and Cindy. Sister Irma and husband John Slade. Brother in law Herb Wahlert and sister in law Clarissa Terpstra. He will also be missed with loving and sometimes humorous thoughts by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Heinrich and Albert, parents in law Herb and Claudine Wahlert, sisters in law Marie Stehle and Olivia Stehle and brother in law Bill Terpstra.Memorial service 11:00 AM Tuesday June 9, 2015 at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.
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