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Kenneth Nuss Obituary

Kenneth Reuben Nuss, loving husband, father, grandfather & uncle passed away peacefully on December 15, 2014, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, following a long illness.

He was born in Sutton, Nebraska on March 2, 1934. At an early age, his family moved to Loveland, Colorado, where he graduated from high school and has since enjoyed reunions with his former classmates. Ken proudly served his country during the Korean War as an Intel Analyst & Paratrooper in the U.S. Army 18th Airborne. Ken graduated from CU Law School and practiced law for over 50 years.

Ken was preceded in death by his Mother, Father & Sister.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, loving wife Bonnie, his daughters Kerry Murray (Jim) of Hickory Creek, Texas & Kaylene Nuss of Seward, Alaska; grandchildren Michael, Corbin, Grace, Joe, Sam & Alex; sister-in-law Dixie Horner of Fresno, California; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A Celebration of Life will take place 10:00am, Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs. A reception will be held immediately following the service. The family will conduct a private burial in Montrose, Colorado.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from Dec. 21 to Dec. 23, 2014.

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February 10, 2015

We send sympathy to the whole family.

Ken is my 1st cousin on dad's side and 2nd cousin on mom's side.

Ron & Shirley Nuss
AZ & MN

December 23, 2014

Ken inspired all who knew him with his love of the Lord and the love of his wife. He will be terribly missed! BK

Janet Knox

December 22, 2014

Kenneth R. Nuss was a member of the Loveland High School Class of 1952. Our Class send Love and Sympathy to Bonnie and his daughters from all his friends in our HS Class. We shall always remember him.
Love from Classmate, Janet Knox

December 18, 2014

Ken and I worked together to get Colorado gambling on the ballot 25 years ago. He is still a Scotch drinker and ,my friend Danny Ringo

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