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Robert Pettis Obituary
Robert was born on July 7, 1960 in Vicenza, Italy. He lived in many places while growing up in a military family, before settling in Colorado Springs in 1976. He graduated from Widefield High School in 1979. He met his wife, Susan Brondum, on "Senior Skip Day" and they were married in 1984.
He managed multiple restaurants in the area for 20 years, always working closely alongside of his employees. Robert then owned and operated B&B Appraisals for 5 years. He was District Manager for Standard Coffee Service for 15 years, where he received multiple accolades.
Robert played semi-professional football with the Colorado Springs Flames for 13 years, earning 5 championship rings. He was proud to wear number 77 and pass that number down when his son started playing sports. Robert was an avid Broncos and Rockies fan. He also enjoyed camping and riding his motorcycles.
Above all, Robert loved his family, and cherished his time with them. He was a loving husband, caring father, and proud grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Susan; children: Venessa Nikole (William) Long, and Daniel James (LeAnn) Pettis; and grandson, Cameron. He is also survived by his parents, Robert and Lorrie Pettis; and sisters, Denise Bryant, Teresa (Clint) Heckel, and Kathy Hill. He is also survived by Susan's parents, Ronald and Shirley Brondum; Susan's brothers, Michael (Becky) Brondum, Mark Brondum, and Daryl (Brenda) Brondum; numerous nieces and nephews; and family cat, Tigger. He was preceded in death by his best friend, Jay Moore.
Funeral Services will be held at 10am on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at St. Raphael Episcopal Church, 802 Leta Drive. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or to Pikes Peak Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Pettis
Jeanne Allen
February 26, 2016
Susan, I was so sorry to hear about Robert's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With my sincere sympathy.
Jill McDonald
February 23, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a shining example of courage and strength in the fight. Shine on, Bob.
Bob and Kim Wetzel
February 20, 2016
Susan, Danie, and Venessa, our deepest condolences for your loss. Bob was a good guy, and we shared many fond memories during the baseball era--ones we will never forget.
Connie Hobbs
February 18, 2016
Daniel, Susan, and family,
Our deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family. We have great memories of Bob and the entire family from those baseball excursions not that many years ago. Know those memories will always bring a laugh and a smile!
Connie, Jeff, Geoff, and Ben Hobbs
Amy Baugh
February 18, 2016
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers . . .
Diane & Michael Corbett
February 18, 2016
Susan, Venessa and Daniel, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. He was a wonderful man, a great boss to my son and a excellent role model for all my children growing up. We have such very fond memories of him throughout the years of neighborhood parties and vacations together and we all had the highest respect for him. God bless you all and our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
February 17, 2016
Daniel, Susan, and family,
Our deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family. We have great memories of Bob and the entire family from those baseball excursions not that many years ago. Know those memories will always bring a laugh and a smile!
Connie, Jeff, Geoff, and Ben Hobbs
Sandy and Chris Solarek
February 17, 2016
Daniel, LeAnn, and Cameron;
We would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your entire family for the loss of your farther. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Danielle Mahin
February 17, 2016
Susan, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for you and your family. I wish there was something that I could do. I love you. And I have been praying very much for you and your family.
February 17, 2016
Daniel,so sorry to see you lose such a wonderful father and friend.
Patti and Gary Boles
Keith Waltermire
February 17, 2016
Uncle Bob, Aunt Lorrie, Susan and Family -
I can't tell you how sorry we are to hear of Rob's passing. Please know that we are praying for you all and we love you!
Scott Biggs
February 17, 2016
Bob and Lorrie, I hope and pray that God's plan for you and his family is sought out for you to clearly see. I have felt you families worries and pain through all of this past year. My prayers will continue to be with you through this most difficult time. Hope to see ya soon
Rebecca Fowler
February 17, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family....
Curtis Waltermire
February 16, 2016
Uncle Bob, Aunt Lorrie, Susan, and all of the family--we are so sorry to hear of this today. I'm glad that I got to see him and share a few laughs and hugs this past November! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will be in touch soon.
February 16, 2016
Bob, Lorrie and Family....I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to describe how I feel. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Will be in touch soon. Love Opal
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