David M Laschinger of Longmont, Colorado passed away peacefully September 8, 2021 at Longmont United Hospital.
Dave was born in St. Paul Minnesota on October 23rd 1941. He joined the Navy and achieved the rank of Air Controller Second Class before being honorably discharged. After leaving the Navy, he joined the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. He retired from the FAA in 1995 as an air space procedure specialist. One of Dave’s many claims to fame was his role in the movie “Airport” 1970. Dave had a passion for hunting, fishing, Coors Light, mowing his lawn and being with friends and family.
Dave is survived by his wife of 57 years Elizabeth, His loving Children Debra (William) Harrison of Arvada, Christopher (Deborah) Laschinger of Westminster, Judy Byrd of Firestone, 9 amazing grandchildren and four incredible great grandchildren.
Services will be at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Tuesday October 12th at 10:00 AM and laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery following the services.