January 23, 1964 – June 3, 2021
Beloved husband, son, brother, father, and friend, Kirk Roemer of Grand Junction, CO, passed away while fly fishing in Creede, CO, on June 3, 2021. He was 57. Gone way too soon, but he was doing what he loved.
Kirk was born January 23, 1964, in Wheatridge, CO, to Bruce and Cathy (Miller) Roemer. He grew up in Wheatridge and Arvada, CO, and graduated from Arvada West High School in 1982. He attended what was then Mesa State College earning an Associate of Science degree in 1994, and his Bachelor of Science Environmental Management from Columbia Southern University in 2001.
He began his work in environmental science with Bendix in 1985 and the uranium mill tailings project. He went on to work with Oakridge National Labs, Portage Environmental, Navarro Research, and RSI Entech. Kirk was most recently the site lead for the Grand Junction Disposal Site. He made many friends and gained some family in his career.
Kirk married Raelynn (Franks) Roemer October 1, 1988. They remained devoted partners for the last 32 years. Alexis Rose (Roemer) Gallegos was born in February, 1992. Kirk was never more proud than to be her father. His grandchildren, Liam Edward, and Stella Rae, were the light of his life.
Kirk was an avid fly fisherman, was always the happiest when he could be with his friends on the Roaring Fork river casting flies. He also enjoyed golf, barbeques, family and friends, bourbon, and red wine. His door and heart were always open.
Kirk is survived by wife, Raelynn; parents, Bruce and Cathy Roemer; daughter and son-in-law, Alexis and Ian Gallegos; grandchildren, Liam and Stella Gallegos; sister and brother-in-law, Dana and Eric Cooper; mother-in-law, Linda (Franks) Siedschlag; brother-in-law, Robbie (Missey) Franks; sister-in-law, Rhonda (Randy) Rogers; numerous nieces and nephews, and just too many friends to count! It is widely known his favorite word started with an “F”.
Kirk’s arrangements are being handled by Brown’s Cremation Service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider having a drink and a toast to Kirk, or make a donation to the gofundme account for his grandchildren.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on Jun. 13, 2021.
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