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Nicholas Putzstuck Obituary

Nicholas James Putzstuck passed away Dec. 2, 2014 at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born to James and Roseann (Fisch) Putzstuck on May 22, 1951 in Algona, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother William Gerald Putzstuck.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years Terry (McGrew) Putzstuck, his brother Tom Putzstuck of Chandler, AZ, his sister Beverly (Jeff) Littlejohn of Mesa, AZ and his brother Steven (Debbie Sikola) Putzstuck of Colorado Springs, CO. He is also survived by multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.

Nick proudly served in the United States Navy for four years during the Vietnam War. After he returned home he worked 37 years for Penrose Hospital; first as a boiler operator and then as maintenance supervisor.

Services will be Monday, December 8th, 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 North Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

We would like to thank the physicians and staff of Rocky Mountain Cancer Center and Penrose Hospital for the care that Nick received while battling mesothelioma.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Zay Guest House, 2131 North Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80907.

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

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 7, 2014.

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Bonnie King and family

December 11, 2014

Great man...I was privileged to know him. He will be missed and never forgotten. Love you Terry~

December 7, 2014

Terry, dear: My prayers are for you and all who loved Nick, and I am very sorry he died, but rejoice that he is out of pain and once again whole. Lovingly and prayerfully, Karen & Pete

Jackie Schaab

December 6, 2014

Terry--I am so sorry to hear about Nick.My heart goes out to you .Jackie Schaab

Jim May

December 6, 2014

I am so sorry to hear that Nick passed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all thru this time.

December 6, 2014

Terry

Marilyn called to let me know of Nick's passing. We want to express our Deepest Sympathy to you.

Nick's ready smile and his laugh will always be part of my memories of him.

We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this time and in the future.

Dale & Barb Hanisch

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