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Richard Donald "Dick" Tilger

Richard Tilger Obituary

Born May 19,1933, in Crete, Nebraska to August and Pauline Tilger. Passed away on April 29, 2005, a 35 year resident of Woodland Park, CO. Graduated Loveland High School in 1951, a veteran of four years in the United States Navy and 33 years as a employee of AT&T. Married to Lila Silcott, proud father of Donald (Donna) Tilger of Riverside, CA; Kim Tilger of Colorado Springs; Richard (Angel) Tilger of Colorado Springs. Grandfather of Kyle and Megan; Kim and Jim, great-grandfather of Devin. Brother of Ruth Berglin of Centennial, CO; Jim (Harless) Tilger of Loveland, CO; Sue (Dwight) Clark of Wellington, CO; Mary (Lawrence) Weber of Canby, OR; Sharon (Don) Wagner of Pierce, CO; August (Debbie) Tilger of Parker, CO; Patty (Jim) Welty of Fort Collins, CO. Nephew of Betty Larson, Council Bluffs, IA and Jewell Tilger, Norwalk, CA. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends. There are many "Dick" stories shared among his many friends and family. He loved his family, fishing,"mechancing" and wintering in Lake Havasu. He will be sorely missed by all with whom he came in contact. A viewing will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Calvary Methodist Church at 4210 Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs, with services to follow at 2:00 p.m.

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Published by The Gazette on May 4, 2005.

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Matt & Pat King

May 26, 2005

Lila, we sure will miss Dick at Lake Havasu. I know he will be looking down and giving a big thumbs up with every fish we catch.

Dick and Lila at The Las Vegas Wedding Gardens in 1991

May 13, 2005

Tilger reunion in Las Vegas

May 13, 2005

Kim Hammond

May 13, 2005

Lila and Family:

I remember so many wonderful times with your family. You were a second family to us. I remember all the card playing on Friday nights and the times you and Dick would come to Las Vegas and always contact me. We ate at Michelle's inside the Frontier Hotel for breakfast once. And the family reunion in Las Vegas. It was never Dick or Lila. It was a one word Dick and Lila. I am so glad you had so many wonderful years together! I am also thankful to know "The Tilger Family" as we have shared some of the best memories ever!! My thoughts and prayers will be with your family at this time.. Love always, Kim,Troy and Tara Hammond

Tom & Barb Mang

May 11, 2005

Dear Lila and family,

We are so sorry to hear that Dick has lost his battle with heart disease, but we are happy for him that he got to go at the end so easily. He will be waiting for you in heaven.



We love you and wish we could have been there for his services.

Take care. God Bless You.

Love always,

Tom & Barb Mang

Lila & Dick in Canyonland Nat. Park-1982

May 6, 2005

Erv & Arlene Harmon

May 5, 2005

Lila & family,



Words cannot express how we feel about losing such a long time friend.



May God bless and keep you always.



Love,

Erv and Arlene

Robert Berglin

May 4, 2005

Lila -



My condolences on your loss, and my apologies for not being able to attend the memorial.



Nobody could ever accuse Dick of sitting on the sidelines. I can remeber fetching or forlorn-looking pair at a Jet station in Vega$ about 20 years ago along with a shredded front tire from a Honda GoldWing...

Charles Ernst

May 4, 2005

I was so sorry to read about Dick's passing. I worked with him from time to time. He was always a "cool head." Rest in peace.

Harold and Carol Kessler

May 4, 2005

We have enjoyed knowing you, Lila, Dick and your family for many years. We send you our sincere sympathy and prayers.

Kevin McPherson

May 4, 2005

Lila,



I was so saddened when I saw Dick's passing in the Gazette today. My love and prayers to you all during this time of strife.



Please let me know if there is anything I can help with.



Kevin

Bruce and Diane Hintze

May 4, 2005

Dear Lila and 'Kids'

We were so surprised to see the notice in today's paper. Your family will always be part of 'us'...part of our past...and we will miss the opportunity to see you occasionally in the grocery store (or wherever), just to chat a bit and catch up on the news. Dick's smile will be missed, and his 'ornery', engaging eyes. Please know that Bruce and I will miss Dick, and we express our sincere sympathies to your family during this time.

With much love,

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