Thomas Eugene Nowak

Thomas Eugene Nowak, 46, of Frederick, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1980, in Page, Arizona, to Eugene Joseph and Donna Suzanne “Sue” (Ward) Nowak.

Tom spent his life in many places, including Page, Arizona, where he attended Desert View Elementary School, Page Middle School, and Page High School; Tempe, Arizona, where he attended Grace Community Christian School; Tucson, Arizona, where he attended the University of Arizona; Grand Junction, Colorado, where he attended Colorado Mesa University; Mililani, Hawaii; and, most recently, Frederick, Colorado, where he and his family had made their home for the past 12 years.

Tom married the love of his life, Chelcie Renee Ketchersid, on November 28, 2003, in Page, Arizona.

Tom built a 22-year career in the oil and gas industry. He began as an entry-level operator on a frac crew, affectionately known as a “Green Hat,” and worked his way up to Senior Service Leader with Halliburton. Throughout his career, he was known for his hard work, leadership, and dedication. He managed his own crew and consistently guided them to achieve top rankings in the nation. Tom took great pride not only in his work, but also in taking care of the people who worked alongside him.

Earlier in his career, Tom worked at Page Hospital, Circle K, and Bella Napoli Restaurant in Page; Lake Powell National Golf Course; FracTech; and Hawaiian Electric Company on Oahu during the year he and his family lived in Hawaii.

Tom lived life with enthusiasm and never seemed to be far from an adventure. He loved golfing, snowboarding, SCUBA diving, water skiing, wakeboarding, duck hunting, watching football, attending baseball games, and driving fast trucks. He also enjoyed movies and a good comedian. Those who knew Tom well undoubtedly heard his favorite saying more than once: “Second place is the first loser.”

Tom worked hard, played hard, and above all, loved deeply. He was devoted to his family and friends and was always willing to look after those he cared about. His presence, humor, determination, and generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Chelcie Nowak of Frederick, Colorado; his children, Brendan Nowak of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Breanna Nowak of Page, Arizona; his parents, Eugene Joseph and Donna Suzanne “Sue” Nowak of Severance, Colorado; and his sisters, Angela Marie Nowak Passig of Kent, Washington, and Samantha Liberty Nowak of Loveland, Colorado. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Aaron Baird, and his nieces and nephews, Cameron Joseph Beatty, Cheyanne Christine Beatty Wynkoop, Ashley Morgan Beatty, Danielle Grace Passig, Emma Lynn Nowak, and Ethan Connor Baird; as well as his brother-in-law, Casey Rick Ketchersid, sister-in-law, Breanna Denise Moore, and niece, Kyrsten Mae Moore of Phoenix, Arizona.

A visitation will be held from 4:00–6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Allnutt Funeral Service – Hunter Chapel, 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, Colorado.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Front Range Baptist Church, 625 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins, Colorado. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, 8426 U.S. Highway 287, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Tom will be remembered for his fierce determination, quick wit, adventurous spirit, strong work ethic, and, most of all, for the love and loyalty he showed to his family, friends, and the people he worked with. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of a life lived fully.

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