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Oscar F. Haake, Jr.

May 2, 1930 - February 3, 2022 Oscar Fred Haake Jr. was called home to his Lord February 3rd, 2022 after living a full life as son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, uncle, soldier, neighbor, and friend. Oscar was born in St. Louis County, Missouri on May 2nd, 1930 to Oscar and Ruth (Brase) Haake Sr. As a child his parents moved to Nashville, Illinois where they grew their family, adding sister Darlene and brother Ron to the family. In 1946, Oscar Sr and Ruth moved the family to Colorado and started farming two mile west of Brighton on Highway 7. e Brighton farm originally consisted of 160 acres and a few dairy cows. Oscar was drafted into the Army for the Korean War in September 1951 and served for 2 years in the Corps of Engineers US Army. He often spoke of his time of service and how it shaped his life after his return home in 1953. Oscar was a proud Veteran and was usually seen sporting his Korean War Veteran hat everywhere he went. He taught his great-grandsons to stand at attention and sound o when he called “Auctune (attention)!” Oscar married Mazell Kramer in 1956. In 1961 they moved the operation one mile east over Pitman Hill. Mazell’s family originally pioneered and settled in the Brighton area in 1859 and she was raised on a farm along the South Platte River on the old River Road. Together Oscar and Mazell brought into the world three children: Bradley Oscar in 1957, Mark Kramer in 1960, and Marla Ann in 1964. Dairy cows became the primary business over the next 20 years, and by 1980 300 Holsteins and Brown Swiss cows were being milked twice daily. By the late 1980s a beef cow-calf herd and small feedlot to nish out beef calves and dairy steers was added to the additional farm ground when the farm expanded. Oscar “retired” after Mazell was diagnosed with cancer. He viewed his primary occupation as caring for his wife for the last seven years of her life. ey pursued many treatments and traveled extensively in search of a cure. Mazell’s ght ended November 19th, 1994 after 38 years of marriage. On April 13th, 1996 Oscar married Ruth Wagner and moved to her farm near Wellington, Colorado. Ruth, who had also lost a spouse to cancer, was Oscar’s constant companion for the next 25 years. He described her as “feisty”, and together they traveled and enjoyed events of grandchildren and having great-grandchildren. For decades he was a regular and enjoyed morning co ee at the T-Bar in Wellington. In the fall of 2019 Oscar and Ruth relocated to Wray, Colorado to assisted living. Although Oscar never contracted COVID, the isolation that occurred as a result of the pandemic did take a toll on both him and Ruth. roughout his life Oscar enjoyed the fellowship of bible studies and theological discussions with anyone who was interested. His faith was always strong, and even in the last weeks of his life he would venture out to early morning bible studies with men of the Calvary Lutheran Church congregation. He touched the lives – often unknowingly – of many people with the strength of his faith and witness in his savior Jesus. One of Oscar’s passions was Allis-Chalmers and Moline tractors. He became a collector over the years, accumulating tractors he remembered farming with when he was a child and spent many hours and probably thousands of gallons of fuel hauling them across the country to tractor pulls – events his sons and grandsons often participated in with him. Oscar was always very active in his community, serving as President of the SW Adams Conservation District, Prime Rib Club, and Adams & Larimer County Farm Bureaus for decades. He served as an elder at Zion Lutheran Church in Brighton and was active in the Korean War Veterans Association the VFW and Adams County Historical Society. Oscar dearly loved his children, grandchildren and especially the blessings of great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, sister Arleen, wife Mazell, nieces Denise and Andrea, stepdaughter Marie, and nephews Dennis and Eric. Oscar is survived by his wife Ruth, sister Darlene (Harley) Lee of Greeley, brother Ron (Margie) of Fort Lupton, children Bradley (Julie) Haake of Holyoke, Mark (Mildred) Haake of Wiggins, and Marla (Brad) Rock of Wray, Sandy (Bill) Wagner/Getz of Alamosa, and Rick (Sue) Wagner of Fort Collins, grandchildren Anita (Chas) Lengfelder, Barbara (Darren) Hinderer, Matt Haake, Jessilyn (Weston) Bugbee, Tessa Haake, Alex (Audrey) Rock, Amanda (Michael) Kerbs, Kate Wagner, Jayne (David) Wagner, and Maleesa (Brandon) Foreside, and 13 greatgrandchildren. Oscar’s Family would welcome memorials to the Lutheran Hour Ministries and Korean War Veterans Association. https://www.lhm.org/ give/forms/formgeneral. asp?id=1&cid=&campaign=22CMN20AA https://kwva.us/?page=mem_donate

Robert A Gregg

Robert A Gregg, 75, passed away February 14th, 2022. (Christina) Gregg, and Kim Gregg; 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Service will be held at Crown Hill on Monday, February 28th at 1:30 PM with interment to follow at Crown Hill.

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Johnny Ray Segovia

April 26, 1961 - February 3, 2022 John was born in Visalia, California on April 26th 1961 to Lupe Segovia. He was one of nine siblings. He spent most of his life in Brighton Colorado where he played football during his middle school years and attended Brighton High School. John went on to do warehouse work for the beginning of his adulthood. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was sel ess and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Whenever anyone asked, John was always right there. He loved cooking and was known for his signature salsa. He loved sports and was a big fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and you could always nd him working on his word puzzles. John passed away on ursday February 3rd 2022. John is survived by his mother Lupe Segovia, and siblings Ismael “Smiley” Rodriguez, Rosalie Stone, Raymond Segovia, Shirley Salmeron, and Ernest Segovia. He is preceded in death by his siblings Steven Campos and Corky “Jessica” Loredo, and beloved nephew Henry Salmeron. John will be greatly missed by many.

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Helen Louise Siert

October 12, 1932 - February 12, 2022 Helen Louise Siert went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus and her dear husband Gordon on February 12, 2022. Helen was born October 12, 1932 to William and Ossie Ozbirn in Denver. She graduated from North High School and received a BA degree in English and Social Studies from Colorado University in Boulder. In 1956, she married Gordon Siert in Denver. After buying a farm north of Fort Lupton in 1958, they moved to Brighton in 1962, where they raised three children, Arlen, Carol, and Valerie. After teaching at Brighton High School for 20 years, she took early retirement in 1988 to travel more and explore many activities, including quilting and scrapbooking. She and Gordon farmed, and traveled to 49 states and 28 countries. Of course, the grandchildren were the love of her life. She loved to read and was active in Bible Study Fellowship, other Bible studies, and Ugly Quilts. She was a member of PEO, and Zion Congregational Church. Gordon passed away in 2002. She is survived by son Arlen (Diane) Siert, daughter Carol (Chris) Juknalis, Keller, TX, and daughter Valerie (Angelo) Bartolotta, Santa Cruz, CA, and six grandchildren, Shelby, Ryan (Rebecca), and Kaela Siert, Paulina and Alec Juknalis, and Lauren Bartolotta. A memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, February 26th at the Zion Congregational Church, 401 S. 27th Ave., Brighton, CO.