LeRoy Fahlenkamp

LeRoy Charles Fahlenkamp, 85, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on November 3, 2024.

LeRoy was born on June 24, 1939, in Hartley, Iowa, to Chester and Eulla Fahlenkamp. He grew up in Dickinson County, attended a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade, and graduated from Arnolds Park High School with his 14 classmates. After attending Iowa State Teachers College, LeRoy served in the U.S. Navy and was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy. After leaving the Navy, LeRoy worked on missile sites in various states. He then moved to Denver in 1966 and worked for the Colorado Department of Transportation. During this time, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Metropolitan State College. LeRoy retired from the CDOT after 32 years.

LeRoy married Irma Cavazos in 1971. They had a loving marriage of 53 years. During that time, they enjoyed visiting relatives and traveling to Europe, Mexico and Canada.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gene. LeRoy is survived by his wife, Irma; sons Steven and Peter, daughter-in-law Andrea, and granddaughter Sofia; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

LeRoy was a founding member of Christ on the Mountain Catholic Church, where he served on various committees. He was a dedicated Boy Scout leader, proud of his sons who both became Eagle Scouts and continued supporting Scouting after they left for college. LeRoy was also an active member of Green Mountain Kiwanis.

Known for his wit, love for family, and passion for learning, LeRoy enjoyed researching family genealogy, reading about history and science and was a fan of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. He also took pride in his organic gardening and loved sharing homegrown vegetables.

A rosary will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at Christ on the Mountain Catholic Church, followed by Mass at 11:00 A.M. and a luncheon. Burial will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 2:30 P.M. Arrangements are by Newcomer Funeral Home. LeRoy kindly requested that guests avoid wearing black, as he hoped for a vibrant celebration of his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in LeRoy’s memory to the LEAD Center at the Colorado School of Public Health. Donations can be made payable to:

University of Colorado Foundation, P.O. Box 17126, Denver, CO 80217-9155, with FUND D-0024964 noted in the memo.

LeRoy will be remembered for living life to the fullest and as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. May his memory be a blessing, and may we carry forth his legacy of love and compassion in all that we do.