Kenneth Eurek Obituary

It have been a year since he is home to be with his lord in heaven. I still think of him. Miss you so much, buddy.

I thought of him today, a few months shy of when he left this world. No words can convey how much I miss this man as a professor who helped me navigate the world and taught me so much.

I met Ken through my deaf friends at the Post Office. I had the pleasure of working with him at the Deaf Sertoma Club, along with my friend, Antonio Quintana. Later, Ken was one of my ASL professors at UCCS. I always will remember him as one of the kindest, caring people I know. Prayers offered up for Ken's family.

Ken was one of the first Deaf adults I met, at the CSDB Family Learning Vacation, when my son Brian was just a little guy. He seemed like such a kind and patient man, and proved to be so. He helped welcome Brian and my family into the Deaf Community. I know he will be immeasurably missed.

Ken was a nice man. Patient and respectful to all kinds of people. Never saw him become angry.

Diane and family, my prayers are with you. He was always there for anyone who needed him and as much as we will miss him, I wish you all comfort as the days ahead without him pass. With God's care may your hearts heal.

This time last year as David passed, he came and we said the rosary together. I started a Novena for him last week and feel closer to him that way. My love to you all.

Ken was a professor of mine. Rest in peace, Mr. Eurek. Thank you for teaching me sign language. You will be deeply missed.

....and known for teaching countless deaf high schoolers to drive! Ken was a part of my 20 years at CSDB, always friendly and helpful and tolerant of my so-slowly evolving ASL skills. So very sad to hear that he has passed away, and my condolences for this huge loss in your lives. I am honored to have known and worked with Ken.

Ken Eurek came into this world with a purpose and he had touched so many people's life in a very positive way. Such atmosphere he had created over the years has sent such goodwill into the mind and heart of not only the people who are living the life beyond those who are less fortunate. He looked beyond the horizon to give consideration of balancing out the even and the positive frames so things will fall in line of almost no one is left out. All in all, I have enjoyed every opportunity of associating and working with him and I am going to miss him greatly.

May he rest in peace eternally! He will be forever missed by all of those who have come to know him.

Diana.Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. This quote was from an Irish headstone and we thought it would comfort you.

As always,
Alonzo and Darlene Whitt

So sorry for the Loss. He was a great guy who will be greatly missed. Prayers for family.
Terry and Cindy Heidecker

So sorry to hear of Kens passing! Sending our prayers and condolences to all of you!

I loved how Ken would stop whatever he was doing and greet everyone with a hug or a big smile. He really was such a positive role model for me when I was a new teacher at Csdb. His light still lives with us on campus. My condolences to his family during this time.

I am sorry loss about ken eurek I am join 1984 csdb me ken eurek my p.e teacher much years games and swimming and Thursdays trip ski enjoy and my head coach football ken eurek best win 6-0 in 1998 and ken eurek very funny joking play smile. Good very great friend ken eurek I will we miss him go god heaven rest diana eurek and family pary u

Ken was my PE teacher while I was at CSDB. He was a funny guy and fun loving. He always would use my initials to make my name sign like his name sign but only with my initials. He would laugh and laugh when I would say no, that's not what my sign is! He loved to joke but he was also a very caring man who put his students needs first. He was very encouraging and kind hearted. He will be missed.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you. He was a really good man.
Diane Fortune

I am so sorry to learn of Kens passing. We worked together at CSDB for 15 years. He was always a source of support and compassion with the students and staff. Sending prayers to Diana ,his family and friends. God be with you!

I just got news from my old friend and I was shocked that he passed away... I never forgot his funny teasing me about Arizona I keep telling him no no im not going back to Az that time i was in High school.. Surely i do miss him .. He is vey nice gentleman!! Pray with your family n friends Amen. Thank you Maria from Ca..

I was saddened to hear about Kenny's passing. We were classmates and friends at Nebraska School for the Deaf. I have many fun memories of him at football games, on his farm, and at school activities. He was well liked by everyone. He will be remembered for his humbleness and his ready smile. My condolences to Diana and family.
Linda Cox-Kuntze

I am so sorry to see this news a few minutes ago. My prayers go to your way. Thank God for His grace for comfort, mercy, peace and love. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers for the Memorial Service next month.

My prayers goes to Diana and her family ,,, so sorry to hear Ken s passing ,,, God bless u all
With love karen

We are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He was always a kind and caring neighbor. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Pat and Mary Beth

Ken made a huge difference in the lives of everyone he knew. I loved having him and Diane as neighbors back in the day. My foster kids benefitted greatly from his coaching and drivers training and he was a trusted mentor to me. I am so sorry he left this Earth so early. He left a beautiful legacy in the hearts and memories of many. He will not be forgotten.

Diana and family are in my prayers and thoughts. God will bring you through difficult journey but give you the comfort and joy of what a wonderful guy he was to you. Glad that I knew him from my old school and he was the best friend of my brother at NSD. I was his teammate in badminton in Deaf Olympic game at Sofia 1993. He was amazing and at good heart with everybody with his beautiful smile! He is surely missed but you will see him very soon.

Ken was my PE teacher for many years. He also taught me Driver's Ed too, and it was always a joy being in his class. His positive attitude and humor was something I always looked forward to. I will miss you. Take care, Ken. Condolences to the Eurek family through this difficult time.

Ken will be so missed I was so grateful for the help he gave Frankie and I especially teaching Frankie to drive So sorry for your loss

I am from West Africa and Ken was my roommate for four semesters at Gallaudet University. He was a great human being who embraced diversity ahead of his time. May his soul rest in peace.
Alex Quaynor

Ken was an Angel on earth. He's been a wonderful soldier for God. He served others in many many ways. I've had the pleasure of working with him with Silent Sertoma, and St. Marys cathedral. He faithfully came to my parents home and gave them communion and shared the readings and meaning with them. He picked up people brought them to church, brought food to share, coordinated interpreters, etc. A very humble, loving, compassionate man. I wish I would've let him know how special he was to me, sigh. Bless his heart as he carries on as an Angel in heaven, he will be missed. Hugs and love to his family.

I am so saddened about the news of Ken's passing. He was always such a caring person. He was always very patient with me while I was learning sign language and especially with fingerspelling. He was an amazing Driver's Ed teacher. When I drove students in the Driver's Ed car they would always tell me how much they liked their class. Ken was a friend to both deaf, blind and hearing. Rest in Peace my dear friend and God comfort your family.

Diana and family, I want you to know that Ken was well loved and respected with all the messages I have read. He and I were on the NSD undefeated football team and we really had fun. I'm going to miss him as everyone else will. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

My condolences to Ken's family. He was an awesome teacher always had a good joke. I'm so sad to hear his passing and to think of all of those who won't have the opportunity to learn from him.

Ken was my roomate at Gallaudet. When I asked him if I should tryout for football he said "No, no it will wreck your knees" He was very funny, and a very nice guy. Everyone will miss him. I send my sympathy to his family.
Terry Kohut

Ken was my at Gallaudet. When I asked him if I should tryout fo football he said "No, no it will wreck your knees" He was very funny, and a very nice guy. Everyone will miss him. I send my sympathy to his family.
Terry Kohut

ken was not only a great human being but also an incredible athlete. He was one of the greatest ever to wear Nebraska School for he Deaf athletic uniform. the most memorial event was that ken led NSD to an unforgetable umdefeated 8-0 football season in 1968. I'm proud to be one of his trusted friends.

Ken was my P.E. teacher at Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind. He is very friendly, smart, so caring and funny. i love the way he talks and signs. He my all time favorite teacher. Diana and family, Im sorry for your loss. Nobody will be like him. hes unique and one of the kind. Ill miss him.

Diana & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved Ken's kindness and great sense of humor. He leaves a wonderful legacy and will be missed.

I have known Ken since I was a student at CSDB in fall of 1988 when I moved here in Colorado Springs from Pagosa Springs with my family. He is a great man with a caring. He loves tease me about my name. He loves his students including me like his "children ". He will be missed by many of friends, family and CSDB community. My condolences go out to Diana and family. I will never forget him.

I have known Ken since I was a student at CSDB in 1988 when I moved here to Colorado Springs from Pagosa Springs. He's a great man. He love to tease me about my name. He loves his students including me. He is very funny man. I will miss him and I will never forget him. My condolences go out to Diana and family.

Ken was always so cheerful and kind - he will be missed. Sending love and condolences to Diana and their kids and grand kids.

-James and Judy Polhemus

So sad to hear of this :( he was my asl 1&2 teacher at UCCS and had a serious impact to my life. Hearing or not mattered not communication is easy especially how he teached, always with a giant smile. Rest easy

Sorry loss my class of p.e and coach basketball

I miss him God Blessings Johnny Schwengler

From woodland park.

I am sorry your loss he was my gym teacher at csdb and know in Catholic Church he was good man make me laught and help people.

You will be missed, my prayers are with you and your family.