OBITUARIES

from Brighton Standard Blade 011923

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BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When former Colorado High School Activities Association assistant Commissioner Bert Borgmann died Jan. 9, Skyview girls basketball coach Chris Kemm summed up the feelings of many who are involved in high-school athletics in Colorado.

“Nooooo. Not another friend and one of the good guys,” Kemm tweeted. “My heart hurts. Bert helped me elevate my voice for highschool basketball in Colorado.”

“Shocked and saddened by the passing of retired CHSAA assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann,” tweeted Cherry Creek High Schol Athletic Director Jason Wilkins. “Bert was a big deal and really good for kids. He advanced Colorado and put his soul into his work. Bert helped me out a great number of times. He is a legend in Colorado highschool sports”

Borgmann, who spent 33 years with CHSAA before retiring in 2021, died of complications from recent surgery. He was 67. His son,. Logan, made the announcement on Facebook.

“On Monday Jan. 9, at approximately 6 p.m., our father, Bert Borgmann, the strongest man I’ve ever known, left this mortal plane and went to be with our mom,” the post read. “ e loss of my father was a surprise and de nitely has been a very di cult time. We will miss him dearly and know that his in uence and mentorship spread far and wide.”

“My dad was one of the best people I’ve ever known. He was sel ess and caring. He loved sports and his family more than anything. I won’t remember him the way I’ve seen him the past few days, but I’ll remember him the way he looked when he walked me down the aisle on my wedding day,” said Borgmann’s daughter, Callie Kryder, on Facebook. “ e way he danced with me to a song picked out by my mom before she passed. I’ll remember the way he looked when Kyle and I told him that we were expecting. And the way I knew his smile lit up when we told him that we were having a baby girl.”

“We lost a great man and massive in uence on CO High School Basketball. RIP,” said Rangeview basketball coach Shawn Palmer on Twitter.

CHSAANow.com recounted Borgmann’s many awards during his 33-year tenure at CHSAA. He received the Jim Saccomano Award (National Football Federation – Colorado Chapter), the Ray Lutz Award (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference), is a member of the Colorado Dugout Club Hall of Fame (Colorado Baseball Coaches Association), received the NFHS Section 6 Citation Award for outstanding contribution to the mission of the NFHS, served as chair and acting member of the NFHS Press Committee and was a Lifetime Honorary Member of the International Association of Approved Basketball O cials Board 4.

“ e hearts of the CHSAA family are breaking tonight at the loss of a true champion for high school sports and activities,” tweeted CHSAA Commissioner Mike Krueger. “Rest in peace and love my dear friend. ank you for epitomizing servant leadership.”

“Wanna pass my deepest condolences to the family of Bert Borgmann, who passed away,” said Altitude Sports personality Vic Lombardi. “Bert was the backbone of CHSAA for so many years. A remarkable career serving youth in Colorado highschool sports.”

“So heartbreaking to lose a good man,” said Virginia Lorbeer, who helped Borgmann run the state basketball tournaments for several years.

“When I started as an AD, Bert was always there to talk to and get guidance from,” said Horizon’s Marty Tonjes on Twitter. “Loved our conversations about everything Colorado sports. He loved the preps.”

Borgmann grew up in Broom eld, graduated from Colorado State University and lived in Aurora.Service arrangements are incomplete. His wife, Alexandra Hays, predeceased him. Survivors include his two children, Logan and Callie, and his grandson, Connor.

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January 1, 1937 - December 11, 2022 Carl Dean Patton, 85, passed away December 11, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Morgan. Carl was born on January 1, 1937 to omas and Blanche (Hendrickson) Patton in Fort Morgan. He was the oldest of ten children, raised on the family farm in Roggen. Carl attended Kiowa’s one room schoolhouse until the 8th grade. He was a mechanic and spent his days farming and operating heavy equipment. He enjoyed driving truck, so he purchased a semi and started his own business, C&F Custom Hauling. Carl retired at the age of 84 and spent his last years turning wrenches with his son Tommy. He knew a little about everything when it came to xing things and was as tough as they come. Carl enjoyed shing and boating with his family and friends, telling jokes, and a tall glass of whiskey. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Dorothy Ley and Betty Burnett. Carl is survived by his three children, Don (Luann) Patton of Fort Lupton, Carlene Patton of Fort Lupton, and Tommy (Connie) Patton of Fort Morgan; six grandchildren, Mistie Coursey, Nicole Engbarth, Sandy Fry, Craig Patton, Autumn and Brittannie Ramirez; 12 great-grandchildren; four brothers: Jim Patton of Greeley, Ira and Clyde Patton of Roggen, and Roy Patton of Frederick; and three sisters: Carol Rice of Bridgeport, NE, Toby Schwindt of Wheatland, WY, and Ruth Collins of Crested Butte. A memorial service will be held at Life Fellowship Church Friday January 20, 2023 at 2:00pm, followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments. Donations are being accepted to help o set funeral expenses at fundafamily.com.