James E. Nyberg of Highlands Ranch, passed away May 6, 2021. Jim was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 15, 1947 and resided in Batavia, Illinois then Waterford, Michigan until he enlisted in the United States Army. Jim served over 25 years, retiring as a Colonel. Jim was not only dedicated to his country, but to his family. On December 12, 1970, he married the love of his life, Carol Schaffenacker, in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. Jim and Carol spent 50 wonderful years together, creating cherished memories with their family.
Jim will be missed by all who knew him, including his wife, Carol; his children, Scott (Lori) Nyberg and Stephanie (Dan) Rolf; his granddaughters, Kate, Addison and Reagan Rolf and Autumn and Natalie Nyberg; and his brothers, Leonard and John Nyberg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Nyberg and Barbara Nyberg Johnson.
A funeral service for Jim will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 11am at Our Father Lutheran Church in Centennial, Colorado. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 10am. Military Honors and burial will take place, following the services, at Olinger Chapel Hill Cemetery, Centennial.
Donations in Jim's name may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project and The American Cancer Society.
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