John M. Klitzke

 John M. Klitzke, of Evergreen, Colorado, passed peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, March 14th of a glioblastoma. 

 John was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota on January 4, 1954. After graduating from high school, John proceeded to make his way out west through various adventures in skiing, rodeo and in the oil fields. He ultimately settled in Evergreen after cultivating a successful career as a financial planner, which he continued to build for 38 years. 

 John’s strength in his faith and family provided the foundation for his leadership at church, in his community, and his neighborhood. John and his loving wife of 30 years, Laura, enjoyed hiking, spending time with family, marathon training, and traveling together, always expanding their ever-growing friend circle throughout the world. John was also an active fly fisherman, enjoying as much time as possible on the river, lake or ocean, often with his son, Johnny, and many great friends. John and his daughter, Jesse, shared a love of music and faith, often harmonizing on the guitar while belting out their favorite tunes.

 John is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Edith Klitzke, and two “good boys” Chance and Bodacious. John is survived by his wife, Laura, son Johnny (Avi), and daughter Jesse (Elijah), sister Janah, brothers-in-law Mark and Jason (Joan).

 A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday April 1st at 1pm at Flatirons Community Church West Campus in Genesee Colorado. 

Donations can be made to: Kitchen One for One, Flatirons Community Church, and Denver Rescue Mission.