George E. Sack, 83, of Brighton, passed away April 16, 2014. He was born May 28, 1930, in Brighton, to Conrad and Mary (Lauer) Sack, and raised on their farm west of Brighton. He married Darlene Buckley on Dec. 21, 1974 in Denver.
He was a meat cutter, and owned his own business, Sack’s Custom Cutting. He was well known for his special German Sausage, which was enjoyed by many, especially at weddings and funerals.
George was a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, a charter member and past Grand Knight of the Brighton Knights of Columbus. For many years, George cooked wonderful steak and prime rib meals for their polka dinner-dances.
George had many passions. He loved gardening, cooking, pinochle, gambling in Black Hawk, bowling, and polka dancing.
He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene; his children, George Jr., Gerald, Allen, and Sharon; seven stepchildren, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces. George was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Mary (Lauer) Sack; brothers Joseph, John, Casper, Albert, and Conrad; and sisters Betty Ann Sack, Anne Roskop and Mary Mollendor.
Visitation and Rosary Service were Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Olinger Highland Mortuary, 10201 Grant St. Thornton, Colorado. Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at Highland Cemetery, 10201 Grant St., Thornton.
Following interment, family and friends were invited to a reception at the Brighton Elks, 101 N. Main St. in Brighton.