Obituary - Herman J Schreivogel 84

Herman Joseph Schreivogel was born July 7, 1919 to Jacob and Clara (Brungardt) Schreivogel on a farm south of Kit Carson, Colorado. He was the third of seven children and attended Kit Carson School. Herman passed away on April 3, 2004 in Keefe Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne Wells. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Josephine, Herb, Irene, Tom and Donald, as well as his in-laws Hazel and Edgar VanWinkle. He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and his brother Eddie.

After finishing his schooling, Herman went to work for the J.O.D. Ranch cowboyin’. He moved back to Kit Carson and worked for both local elevators under Ed Schneider and Charlie Kreitman. Then he went to work "on the section" for the Union Pacific Railroad and later transferred to the signal department. His job involved traveling from Ellis, Kansas to Denver, Colorado and up to the Wyoming line. He eventually tired of the traveling and moved back to Kt Carson where he got a job on the county roads and worked there for two years. From the county he went to Colorado Interstate Gas (CIG). He retired from CIG in 1969 after 22 years.

Herman married the love of his life, Hazel Jennie Gunderson, on March 18, 1941. Jennie and Herman had three children - Herman, Steven, and Catherine (Colvin) Bledsoe.

Herman had by-pass surgery in 1981 and performed odd jobs around Kit Carson into his old age - usually without accepting payment. He shingled many houses, repaired plumbing, did carpentry, and performed maintenance on the church. He did these types of jobs until his health prohibited him from doing so. His failing health required him to spend time in the Parrish Home in Kit Carson and he spent his final years at the Cheyenne Manor in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.

In retirement Herman and Jennie enjoyed traveling around the state to support their four grandchildren, Justin Schreivogel, Greg and Brian Bledsoe, and Tiffany Schreivogel, in all of their athletic and musical endeavors. His grandchildren recall stories of Herman building go-carts and pulling sleds behind his pickup through the streets of Kit Carson. Herman also taught all of his children and grandchildren how to drive - well before the legal age.

Herman is remembered by his children as the greatest of teachers - a teacher of life's lessons. He had the utmost respect for Jennie and was the role model of this for his children and grandchildren. He modeled kindness, generosity, devotion, and work ethic. His love of the Lord and deep faith were inspirational to others, as was his unending, unconditional love for his family,

Herman will always be remembered for: • His large stature and even larger heart • His colorful vocabulary • His sense of humor and constant teasing • His remarkable rapport with children • His countless games of Skip-Bo with his friends and grandchildren • His amazing ability to fix almost anything • His infamous bear hugs and forceful handshakes • His helpful nature • His love of singing, even to his last days in the nursing home.

Dad, you will be dearly missed but we take comfort in knowing that you are in a better place.