Obituary of Carl Kreoger

Carl R. Kreoger was born to Louis and Mary Broadsword Kreoger on March 7, 1912, fourteen miles north and one and a half miles east of Burlington in a sod house. He attended school at the Broadsword school and then attended high school in Burlington and graduated with the class of 1931. Carl entered the army during WWII on June 2, 1942 and served in the South Pacific Theater as a lineman. He was discharged December 9, 1945. On March 1, 1952 Carl married Doris Keeler and they built their home twelve mile north and one half west of Burlington and started their married life together. Two daughters were born to this union, Margaret and Marilyn. Carl and Doris farmed their land in wheat, corn and grains, and also raised Black Angus cattle. For a while they sold eggs and cream in Burlington. Carl enjoyed living and working on the farm. He and Doris moved to town in 1979, but Carl was still active in farming for many years. Carl enjoyed spending time with his family and was proud of his four grandchildren Dan, Kevin, Jessy and Molly. Carl was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Mary, his brother Julian, and his wife Doris. Carl is survived by his daughter Margaret McCandless and husband Tim and sons Dan and Kevin of Westminster; and his daughter Marilyn Schlichenmayer and husband Roy and daughters Jessy and Molly of Burlington. He also leaves behind many brothers and sisters in laws, cousins and nieces and nephews. Carl departed this life on June 1, 2007 and will be greatly missed by his family. Funeral services for Carl were held on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 10:30 AM at the Love Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Millheim officiating. Burial followed at the Fairview Cemetery, Burlington, Colorado. Visitation was held on one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made in Carl’s name and may be left at the Bank of Burlington, Burlington, Colorado.