Al Hegemann

Allen Joseph Hegemann, 58, of Littleton passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from his 2+ year hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on May 26, 1960, son of Robert W. and Alice J. (Kaup) Hegemann. He married his Archbishop Bergan high school sweetheart Kim Ropp on July 23, 1983 and together they shared 35 years of marriage.

Al graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a mechanical engineering degree and Colorado Technical University with a Master of Computer Science.

He worked as a mechanical engineer since 1983 and computer science software engineer for the last 10 years. Al worked for General Dynamics, Martin Marietta, Lockheed Martin and most recently United Launch Alliance. He really was a Rocket Scientist.

He enjoyed outdoor activities, working with the STEM school Highlands Ranch as a mentor for the robotics and rocketry student competitions and was a sailing instructor when living in San Diego.

In addition to his wife, Kim, he is survived by his children, Andy 21, Alex 10, and Lizzy 10, his parents Bob and Alice Hegemann, his siblings, Doreen (Bill) Beaudette, Lorie (Joel) Scherling, Paul (Laurie) Hegemann, Steve (Jennifer) Hegemann, nieces and nephews, Bryce (Tracey) Kolund, Ben (Sydney Wegner) Beaudette, Megan (Niraj) Patel, Jared Scherling, Schuyler, Dominick, Phoenix, Zayn, Ella Rose Hegemann, Barrett, William, Joseph, Henrich Hegemann, great nephews Shea and August Kolund, his brothers-in-law, Robert Ropp and William (Mary) Ropp, and their children, Britney, Bruce, Brianna, and Braxton Ropp, and his mother-in-law, Ann Ropp.

A Memorial Celebration will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 6p-8p, at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 3101 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227. A Funeral Mass to honor Al will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10:30AM at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W Chatfield Ave, Littleton, CO 80128. Fr. Gary Brethour, Al's college roommate will be officiating at the services.

Memorial donations in Al's name may be made to STEM School Highlands Ranch at this link https://stemacademy.revtrak.net/-web-store-home/Donations-3/#/list . The school is discussing how to best commemorate Al’s contribution to the school and to memorialize his foundational launching of their aerospace programs.

Funeral Mass: October 25, 2018 10:30 am

St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
6673 W Chatfield Ave
Littleton, CO 80128

http://www.sfcparish.org/

Memorial Celebration: October 24, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Horan & McConaty - SW Denver/Lakewood
3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood, CO 80227