Robert Briggle Obituary

Briggle
Robert Deal
Briggle
May 17, 1947
September 2, 2025

Robert Deal Briggle, 78, died from a stroke at Penrose Hospital on September 2nd, 2025. Bob was born in Springfield, Illinois in 1947 and graduated from Springfield High School in 1965. He attended Washington University in St. Louis where he met the love of his life, Mary Rae Baker. They were married in 1968, graduated from college in 1969, and then moved to Salem, Oregon where Bob attended Willamette University School of Law and received his J.D. in 1972. They then moved to Colorado Springs, where Bob opened his law practice. Their first son, Matthew Ryan, was born in 1974, and their second son, Adam Robert, was born in 1977. Bob and Rae served as Co-Presidents of the Broadmoor Elementary PTO. Bob greatly enjoyed helping his boys with schoolwork and loved cheering them on as they played ice hockey. He was a beloved leader in the Pikes Peak Amateur Hockey Association, where he volunteered in several roles, including as the Caller for their weekly bingo fundraiser.
Bob was appointed City of Colorado Springs Municipal Court Judge in 1992. He served in that position for 24 years and was Presiding Judge from 2002-03 and from 2005-07. He served on the Colorado Municipal Judges Association Board for a number of years and was President of the Association from 2004-05. He cherished his friendships with his fellow judges and all of the courthouse staff.
Bob and Rae loved to travel internationally and their first grandchild, Max, was born in the Netherlands in 2008. Their second grandchild, Wren, was born in Texas in 2012. From then on, Bob became Opa, and his grandchildren became the light of his life. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with Max and Wren from a big family trip to Europe to frequent visits to the Cheynne Mountain Zoo and the North Pole. Bob was a generous supporter of the arts and of charitable organizations, especially those that care for children. He will forever be remembered as an honest, caring, and compassionate man with an outstanding sense of humor and a warm and welcoming smile. He personified the American spirit of tolerance, fairness, and goodwill toward all people.
Bob was preceded in death by his older brother Chuck, his mother Donna, stepmother Susan, father Charles, and his dear aunt Alice. He is survived by Rae, his loving wife of 57 years, sons Matthew and Adam, cherished daughter-in-law Amber, beloved grandchildren Max and Wren, sister Judy (Pete), stepbrother Ted (Lynne), stepbrother Ed (Kim), cousin Don (Mari and family), and beloved nieces and nephews and their families Stephanie, Melissa, Laurel, Scott, Erin, and Amy.
We are heartbroken to lose our Opa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Empty Stocking Fund or the Springs Rescue Mission. Please join us to share good memories and celebrate his life on Saturday October 4th from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.