Robert "Bert" Kennish

Robert “Bert” Kennish, 79, of Castle Rock, CO passed away February 5, 2023. He was born in Cookeville, Tennessee on June 6, 1943 to Eugene and Hazel Kennish. Bert graduated from Fort Morgan High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University. After college, Bert worked for DuPont in Victoria, TX as a personnel manager and that is where he met the love of his life, Faye Dreier from Meyersville, TX. She worked with Bert at DuPont and they dated for 1 year before getting married on May 26, 1968.

Bert was called to serve in the US Army in 1968 and commissioned from Officer Candidate School in Ft. Benning, Georgia. He served in Vietnam as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry. He was proud that he never lost any soldiers of his platoon. Bert and Faye moved to Oklahoma to complete his 2 year and 9 month commitment in the military as a 1st Lieutenant.

In 1970 they moved to Denver, CO where Bert worked for Crown Hill Cemetery. They moved to Castle Rock, CO in 1971 and bought a home on Ridge Road where they started their family. Bert sold Franklin Life Insurance and then real estate at Van Schaack. In 1984, Bert became the Broker/Owner of Re/Max Town and Country. He ran an extremely successful company for over 35 years.

Bert enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling and many adventures. He was an “idea” man, which included raising ostriches, inventions, Nikken, NuSkin, day trading, etc., etc. Bert was always very goal driven, patriotic and extremely faithful. He loved being a part of a men’s Bible study. Anyone who knew him, knows how important his faith was and that he touched so many lives with his wisdom.

Bert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Faye; children: Will Kennish and his wife Tonya, Kendra Bowman and her husband Jason; grandchildren: Liam, Bryce, Taylor Faye, Luke and sister Verna Jean LePore.

“Well done good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in a few things and I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness.”

Matthew 25:23

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Willoughby’s Barn, 3160 Via Margarita, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Feel free to dress casual and warm.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Bert’s name to Wounded Warriors. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246