David Kerstiens

David Martin Kerstiens passed away in his home on Oct. 22, 2021 at the age of 66.

Dave was born Jan. 23, 1955, in Denver to Dennis Kerstiens and Violet (Noble) Kerstiens. Dave attended and graduated high school in Simla, where he spent most of his years growing up. Dave married Barbara Davidson on March 17, 1973. Thomas Kerstiens was born of that unity.

During that time, the couple continued to live in Simla, where Dave worked for Nichole Tillage Tools. They were divorced in 1976. He continued to reside in Simla for some time then moved to Sterling. Dave then united with Tammy Holbeck and of that unity came Casandra (Kerstiens) Rosling. Dave married Donna Kerstiens on May 16, 1987. Donna brought with her two girls, Tanya (Wengert) Mayhew and Tina (Wengert) Ramos and born of that unity was Tracy (Kerstiens) Kalous.

During most of this time, Dave worked for Excel Beef Plant, where he spent his time until he retired. Dave and Donna spent many years together and enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and spending time at the lake and most of all spending time with family. Hosting barbeques on the back deck was one of Dave's favorite events. Dave loved having all the family around him and loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The more chaos the better.

Dave is survived by his children Thomas and wife Cathy Kerstiens, Canon City, Tanya and husband Jason Mayhew, Haxtun, Tina Ramos, Sterling, Casandra and husband Nathan Rosling, Roggen, Tracy Kalous, Sterling, Jim and wife Sandy Tucker, Kiowa, Tim and wife Sandra Tucker, Corpus Christi, Texas, Tami and husband Rob Wilcox, Cheyenne, Wyo., Brandi and husband Mark Kuntze, Westminster, Melody and husband Johnnie Williams, Clearwater, Fla. and Jennifer and husband John Shaver, Fort Morgan; 33 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings Dennis and wife Mary Kerstiens, Windsor, and Dee Kerstiens, Canon City; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dave is preceded in death by his wife Donna; parents Dennis Kerstiens and Violet (Noble) McKay.

A memorial service honoring Dave's life was held on Nov. 1 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with Reverend Kristie Firme officiating. Burial followed at the Haxtun Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the David Kerstiens Memorial Fund in care of Chaney-Reager Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1046, Sterling, CO 80751.