Fred E. Banghart

Fred E. Banghart, 70, of Windsor, died Monday, June 28, 2010 at North Colorado Medical Center, in Greeley. He was born in Greeley, April 13, 1940 to Herman and Alma (Wilhelm) Banghart. He was raised in Greeley and graduated from Greeley High School in 1958. After graduating he worked at the service station with his father, and then worked for Miller's Grocery, which was later known as Del Farm Grocers. He married Artis Kler on March 21, 1960 in Gering, Nebraska.

In 1967, he went to work for Monfort of Colorado. In 1980 he started working for Big R Manufacturing, where he was a quality control inspector. He became disabled in 1991 following a failed surgery, which resulted in becoming a double amputee. His condition did not slow him down, enjoying life with his family and friends. He loved golf and bowling. He ran track in High School and has always loved fishing, and above all was the enjoyment of his grandkids. He was always loved by all children. He was currently a member of Abiding Grace Fellowship in Windsor where he was a co-host and at one time had taught Sunday school to the young children. He was a former member of Harvest Community Church of Windsor where he served on the board and Victory Christian Fellowship, also serving on the board.

Fred is survived by his wife Artis; sons Steve Banghart of Windsor and Tye and Karin Banghart of Severance, mother Alma Banghart of Eaton and mother-in-law Dorothy M. Kler of Greeley; sister Mindy Deutcher of Greeley; brother Arnie and Linda Banghart of Greeley; 7 Grandchildren: Craig Banghart, Kris Banghart, David Banghart, Katie Banghart, Kalee Voegtle, Brittney Minne and Ashley Bean; and1 Great Granddaughter Brooklynn Minne

Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday at Stoddard Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. John's United Church of Christ at 3815 W. 20th Street. Interment 12:30 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Lunch will be served immediately after the service before the 12:30 procession to the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Abiding Grace Fellowship Missionary Fund in care of Stoddard Funeral Home 3205 W. 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.