Kenneth Lee Chase, age 60, passed away June 11, 2013 in Rochester, Minnesota (Mayo Clinic). He was born on November 22, 1952 in Panama City, Panama to Allan and Evelyn Chase. Ken is survived by his wife Aracelis M. Chase; son Kenneth Allan Chase; parents Allan & Evelyn Chase; siblings Lloyd Chase, Richard Chase, David Chase, Emily Quintana, Susan Grote and Kathleen Lucas. Ken retired from the United States Army and continued on to a career as a police officer with the Denver Mint where he retired in 2010. A funeral service for Ken will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 10:00 in the morning at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue (at Parker Rd) in Aurora. Burial with full military honors will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery following the service at 11:30 AM. Contributions in Ken's honor to his favorite charity may be made directly to the funeral home. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories and messages of condolence with his family.