Donald Krabbenhof Obituary

Donald J. "Dutch" Krabbenhoft, 75, died on July 21, 2006. Don was born in Sabin, MN to John H. and Cecile (Motschenbacher) Krabbenhoft on January 5, 1931. His family came to Colorado Springs in 1937. Don was a wrangler on eastern Colorado ranches during the late 1940's and into the 1950's, and worked for the Colorado Springs City Utilities before joining the Colorado Springs Police Department in 1957. "Dutch" was a 25 year member of the Pikes Peak Range Riders, and a member of the Elk and Moose Lodges. Don was also a member of the Police Protective Assn., and a charter member of the Timberline Fishing club. He loved fishing, golf, country music, western movies and the History Channel. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Shirley, son Mark of Colorado Springs, daughter Karen Sullivan and her husband Steve of Castle Rock, sister Joyce Pryor of Colorado Springs, brother John Krabbenhoft of Florissant, and eighteen nieces and nephews. Don will be sorely missed by his family and countless friends. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions my be made to The American Heart Assn, 415 N. Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Visitation will be held at Swan-law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Ave., Wednesday, July 26, 2006 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Memorial Services are set for 11:00 am, Thursday, July 27, 2006 at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada. Immediately following, will be the graveside service at Memorial Gardens, S. Academy and Airport Road. Family and friends are welcome to return to the Church for a celebration of Don's life.