David Ralph Osmundsen
December 20, 1937 ~ December 10, 2023
Longtime Wheat Ridge resident David Ralph Osmundsen died December 10, 2023, at Intermountain Collier Hospice surrounded by family.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, December 20, 1937, to Harold and Ella (Simpson) Osmundsen, Dave was preceded in death by his parents and brother John Rae Osmundsen. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy, son Eric Osmundsen, daughter-in-law Jennifer Silverthorne, daughter Karen Stiner, son-in-law Rob Stiner, grandchildren Sam Stiner, David Stiner, Ace Osmundsen, Megan Osmundsen, in-laws Willa and Dwayne Staberg, niece Kari Stuckey, and numerous cousins.
Dave graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago. He attended University of Illinois Navy Pier campus before graduating from University of Illinois, Urbana, with a degree in civil engineering. He spent his entire career with the Bureau of Reclamation. He served in the Army Reserves in the 1960’s.
His interests included duplicate bridge (Silver Life Master), reading to satisfy his vast intellectual curiosity, classical music, a variety of Denver music, art, and theatre venues, travel, the Colorado mountains, and time with family.
A family service will be held later. Donations could be made to The Action Center or the Rocky Mountain Food Bank.
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