Jerry Steckline, 82, of Brighton, passed away Dec. 21. He was born January 1933 to Jerome and Pauline (Brumgardt) Steckline. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1950 and continued his education at Regis University for three-plus years. He married Darlene Gabel on Oct. 18, 1952, in Brighton. He served in the U.Ss Air Force from 1953-1957.
Jerry worked for REA from 1968-1998 and also spent some time working for Caterpillar and McMurtry Paint & Glass in Denver. He retired as the Manager of Data Processing from United Power. Jerry was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where he also volunteered for his entire life, most recently helping as a Server Trainer and Funeral Server. He also served as an Assistant Scout Master.
In his free time, Jerry loved to garden and work in his yard. He was a computer programing buff and had helped REA transfer to a computerized system. Jerry was a loving, caring husband, father and grandfather. His family was his life, especially his grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Darlene, of Brighton; one daughter, Paula (Mike) LaHendro, of Centennial; four sons, Tim (Jenny) Steckline, of Spearfish, S.D., Don (Jody) Steckline, of Estes Park, Tom Steckline, of Brighton and Ken Steckline, of Louisville; two sisters, Lillian Steinbach, of Greeley, and Ann (Jules) Gossanyi, of Littleton; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass was Dec. 28, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Inurnment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled the arrangements.