Donald E Lindemann

Don was born in Long Beach, California, to Leo and Cora Lindemann and brother Richard (all of whom pre-deceased him). Growing up during World War II, he learned resourcefulness, determination, loyalty, patriotism, and the value of hard work – lessons he applied throughout his whole life.

After graduating from Long Beach Polytechnic High School and attending Long Beach City College, Don joined the United States Air Force in 1955. While stationed at Travis AFB, CA, he met and married Ingrid. During a distinguished military career that spanned almost 28 years, Don and Ingrid raised a loving family in several locations across North America. Their children include: Anita Lee (Martin), Ricky (deceased), Gus Lindemann (Reagan), and Heidi Tackett (Gary). Beloved grandchildren include: Christopher (Elizabeth) and Matthew (Cara Lopez) Bravman; Brandon (Quincey), Cameron (Rachel), and Kelsey Lindemann; and David and Rachel Tackett. Don was delighted by the recent addition of great-granddaughter Willa Bravman.

The family settled in Colorado in 1974 when Don was transferred to the Air Force Accounting and Finance Center in Denver. Upon Don’s retirement as Senior Enlisted Advisor of the AFAFC in 1982, he chose to continue his education at Metropolitan State College in Denver (so his children would not “out-educate” him). Once he completed his undergraduate degree, he enrolled at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where he earned a master’s degree in Public Administration and Political Science. His passion for public policy and his strong belief in giving back to his local community drove his involvement in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Foundation, the Aurora Gators Swim Team, the Aurora Historical Society and Museum Foundation Board, Homestead City, AAUW, and the Lowry Redevelopment Authority – activities he continued until his death.

While participating actively in their local community, Don and Ingrid also enjoyed exploring the world’s community, traveling to six of the seven continents and also taking grandchildren on trips all over the United States. These experiences enriched their insights that were shared in many different conversations.

Each person who knew Don will miss him in their own way – for his devoted love to his family, for his wisdom and insight, for his meticulous attention to detail and follow-through, for the way he could honor widely-divergent opinions and engage in stimulating conversations, and so much more.

A memorial service to honor his life will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 111 Del Mar Circle, Aurora, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2015. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish to do so consider a donation in Don’s name to one of the following organizations that were near and dear to his heart:

St. Mark’s Foundation, Inc.

111 Del Mar Circle

Aurora, CO 80011

(303) 366-9702

Aurora Museum Foundation

15051 East Alameda Parkway

Aurora, CO 80012

(303) 739-6705

http://www.auroramuseumfoundation.org/donate

Don’s family is deeply appreciative of the caring support that is being provided by friends and community.