Dave Stutsman

A Denver native, Dave was born to Alvin G. Stutsman and Mary R. Novak. He was a dedicated family man who married his beloved wife, Jeannie, in 1962. Together, they had two children and multiple grandchildren. Dave built a rewarding career with Allstate Insurance, where his exceptional dedication made him a top-performing agent for many years.

Dave was a vibrant pillar of the Wheat Ridge community; he was appointed the Wheat Ridge Planning Commissioner in 1979, the Wheat Ridge City/Chamber of Commerce Coordinating Committee in 1981, and Representative to the Denver Regional Council of Governments. He was a member of the American Planning Association, the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, and the Wheat Ridge Festival Committee. Dave served as Chair of the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival in 1985 and as its Grand Marshal in 1992. Beyond these leadership roles, he frequently directed the festival's entertainment. Dave was also a Softball coach with the Wheat Ridge Girls Softball Association and was on the Board of Directors for the Breckenridge Condominium Association.

After joining the Wheat Ridge Jaycees in 1969, Dave distinguished himself through years of dedicated service and by serving in multiple chairmanships. In honor of his exceptional leadership and profound impact on the local community, his peers nominated him to become a Jaycee Senator. This title is the highest individual honor within the Jaycee organization, celebrating a lifetime of outstanding dedication and impactful service to the Jaycee movement.

Dave had a wide range of passions. He loved scuba diving, wildlife, music, photography, garden railroading, fishing, and traveling, exploring new destinations. He was also a dedicated softball coach and a lifelong Denver Broncos fan.

Survived By:

Dave is survived by his daughter Denise Amaris, his grandchildren Eli and Sophia Amaris, his sisters-in-law Carol Mumby and Becky Peterson, his brothers-in-law Craig Peterson and John Mumby, his nephew Jarrin Mumby and Jarrin's wife Kayla Mumby and their children Avery, Carter, and Annabelle, his niece Censie Mumby and her children Jude and Teagan. Dave is also survived by many dear friends: Allen and Carole Weisheit, AJ and Sandy Sargent, Larry and Bernice Merkel, Diane Waldron, and Mary Fajardo.

Predeceased by death:

Dave's spirit was welcomed into the Divine presence and eternal light with his parents, his wife, Jeannie (Barbara Jean) Stutsman (2010), and his son, Michael David Stutsman (2015), as well as his cherished canine and feline companions.

A celebration of life will be forthcoming later this summer and will be posted on this page.

Capturing Dave’s spirit in a few words is no small task. He was a genuinely adventurous and ambitious man, known just as much for his diligent dedication as he was for his mischievous sense of humor. Ultimately, he lived life as a fun-loving, jovial, and deeply reliable friend—he was a genuine, creative, and grounding presence to everyone who knew him, and he will be missed.