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Galen H. Ihns
Galen H. Ihns, 66, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 23rd. Galen was born September 28, 1950 in Maquoketa, Iowa and raised on a farm near Lost Nation. He attended the University of Iowa, receiving a degree in Finance. His career began with the Federal Land Bank, first in Iowa City and then Omaha. In 1979, he joined Hewlett Packard in Colorado Springs, where he remained for over 20 years. After several successful years in real estate, Galen retired to provide daycare for his granddaughter, Minami. He and his wife moved to Longmont, Colorado, in 2014.
Galen will be missed by his wife, Susan Moyer Ihns, his daughter, Kathryn Ihns Ohnaka, his son-in-law, Akihiko Ohnaka and his beloved granddaughters, Minami and Ayana, all of Longmont. He is also survived by his brother, Warren Ihns. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rochelle Ihns Gooding.
He will be remembered by his friends and loved ones for his devotion to his family, his marvelous sense of humor and his great smile.
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Jennifer Vullo Fisher
September 11, 2021
I have so many fond memories of Galen, as I was a very lucky neighbor and friend to him, Susan, Kate and Aki. Galen always had a smile and a wonderful story to share that left me laughing and wanting more! Many cocktails where shared at either of our houses and I always admired and respected him as a loving and devoted husband and father (and then amazing grandfather!). He was an effortlessly classy, hysterical, interesting, intelligent and thoughtful person. So warm and down to earth that you instantly felt welcomed. He was taken way too soon, and I sure hope we can be neighbors in the afterlife because he would make it so much more fun!
joylene mcfarland
May 7, 2021
We send our most sincere condolences. I grew up with him in Lost Nation, and we shared the little town atmosphere. So sorry for his family.
Jennifer Vullo-Fisher
September 19, 2017
Sending love and prayers! Galen was one of a kind! So sorry!❤
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