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Charles Kutzleb Obituary
DR. CHARLES R. KUTZLEB
December 7, 1933 February 11, 2019
Dr. Charles R. Kutzleb, 85, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019. He was born December 7, 1933 in Colorado Springs to Frederick Kutzleb and Irene (Kitt).
Charles grew up in Colorado Springs and graduated from Palmer High School. He also attended the University of Northern Colorado-Greeley and graduated in 1957 with honors while studying US and World History. He went on to join the U.S. Army Reserves in 1961, and served for 20 years and retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1981. While serving in the Army, he still continued pursuing his education, and graduated from the University of Colorado- Boulder with his doctorate in history. Charles worked as a university professor for 25+ years and also served on many academic faculty boards.
He was an avid reader, enjoyed taking walks and loved everything chocolate. He took great pride in his knowledge of history, and was a great mentor to his students. He also was a tremendous support and anchor to his family- always selflessly sacrificing for others.
He is survived by his nieces, Laura Roberts and Linda O'Donnell; great-niece, Amanda Roberts; and great-nephews, Brandon Roberts and Jarread Wagner. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Irene, and sister, Joan.
A private visitation and memorial service will be held for family and close friends only.
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Charlie and me enjoying afternoon visit
John Cunningham
February 20, 2019
John Cunningham
February 20, 2019
Dr. Kutzleb was a friendly, unassuming font of local history. I enjoyed several of his courses for teacher recertification.
We often crossed paths at Boulder Park and I was lucky enough to sit and chat with him on a warm fall day on his front porch.
We've all lost a kind and gentle soul---all of us are diminished by his passing yet nourished by his teaching.
Katherine Sturdevant
February 15, 2019
Charlie, thank you so much for all you did for Pikes Peak Community College and for me! You were such a good fellow. When I came to town you hired me as a part-timer and let me build my teaching experience in all things US so that ultimately I got my FT position and have had a rewarding career there for 33 years! Thank you for being supportive enough that you let me determine curriculum, offer new courses, and take on new challenges. I love Colorado history as you did and have used your work on it as a resource, as well as that, of course, of your CO mentor. You were important to PPCC!
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