Walter A. (Buz) Koelbel Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2024 in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

Walter A. (Buz) Koelbel Jr.

September 16, 1952 - September 19, 2024 (72 years old)

Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

Walter A. (Buz) Koelbel Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2024 in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fairmount Funeral Home, Cemetery, & Crematory

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Walter A. (Buz) Koelbel Jr.

September 16, 1952 - September 19, 2024 (72 years old)

Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

Walter A. Koelbel Jr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Walter A. Koelbel Jr. (Cherry Hills Village, Colorado), departing on September 19, 2024 at the age of 72. Walter A. leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Walter A. leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He is survived by: his wife Sherri; his children, Carl (Fallon), Walt (Laura), Dean (Kristin) and Bethany Mihalcin (Justin); and his siblings, Lynn Stambaugh (Jim), Bob (Deb), Leslie Webb (Tom) and Laurie Chahbandour (John). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren.

He was a tireless proponent for education and the family's foundation made significant financial contributions to the University of Colorado, the Arapahoe Library District, Sewall Childhood Development Center, Junior Achievement, the Denver Zoo, Rocky Mountain Public Media (KUVO Studio), Western Stock Show Association, Colorado Historical Foundation, Children's Hospital of Colorado, and many more.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fairmount Funeral Home, Cemetery, & Crematory



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4500 E Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

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