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Richard Bruntz Obituary

Rick Bruntz 50 years of age passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at his home in LaSalle, Colorado. Rick was born July 16, 1975 in Thornton, Colorado to Roger Bruntz and Carolyn Campbell. Rick, was the youngest of three children. Rick was educated at Adam City High School in Commerce City, Colorado. Rick was baptized at the first Methodist church in Pueblo, Colorado. God parents Russell and Rita Rhoads.

Rick loved hot rods, street racing, drag racing, Peterbilts. He loved so many varieties of music. You never knew what you were going to listen to or dance to. He taught so many others how to dance. Rick loved spending time barbecuing, cooking and activities with family & friends. Rick was a loving and caring, person, devoted husband, dad, son and friend always thinking of others.

Rick leaves to cherish in his loving memory, Bonnie, three daughters, Hailey Few, Chantelle Himes and Kristina Sherlock, grandchildren, Taten Himes, Tyson Wolf, Trentin Wolf, Rieker Bailey, Trevor Sherlock, Kenzie Sherlock and Tatum Sherlock, his parents, Roger and (stepmom) Linda Bruntz and Carolyn Campbell. Godparents Russell and Rita Rhoads. A host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends his memory will live on through us.

Celebration of Life service will take place at Adamson Life Celebration home in Greeley CO at 3:30PM

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Denver Gazette on Aug. 4, 2025.

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