Gerald Nebel

Gerald “Jerry” Leo Nebel was born in Omaha, NE on December 15, 1938 to Catherine “Kitty” Cunningham and Joseph Nebel. He was their sixth and last child; a younger brother to Francis, James, Margaret, William and Catherine (Kay), all of whom preceded him in death. Jerry grew up on a dairy farm in Imogen, Iowa and his family moved to Colorado when he was a teenager. Jerry was the first in his family to go to college and would commute from the farm in Longmont to the University of Colorado at Boulder between morning and evening milking chores. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting and then joined the Navy, serving four years of active duty in New York City and Iceland, followed by 23 years in the Naval Reserves. Jerry loved his time in the military and getting his pilot’s license and flying small planes. In the spring of 1967, Jerry met Patricia “Patty” Ann Arthur, when he was working for H & R Block and took her phone number off her tax return. By the end of the summer they were married. Patty and Jerry were devoted parents to their three children, Jennifer Marie (Jason Amstutz), Amy Therese (Donald Threewitt) and Paul Gerard (Pamela Nebel). He is survived by 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild; Miranda Catherine Threewitt (Josh Patterson), Devon Jeremiah William Osborne, Brendan Michael Threewitt (Erika Teasley), Grainne Sunanda Mona McCready, Margaret Patricia Threewitt, Roisin Carolynn Threewitt, Colin Patrick Threewitt, and Belmont Donald Simmons and was preceded in death by his beloved grandson Thomas Leo Nebel. Jerry worked for 30 years as an accountant for the State of Colorado . He served on the Bus Committee at Notre Dame School Church and volunteered as a bingo caller and church usher. In retirement, Jerry and Patty enjoyed traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Jerry also volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and enjoyed working on his yard, taking long walks, and spending time on his computer. One year before his passing, Patty and Jerry moved to Northern Colorado where they were just settling into their new life when Jerry passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2025 in Fort Collins, CO. We will miss “Papa” teaching us correct military salutes, his stories of Iceland, and his concern and caring for his children and grandchildren. Recitation of the Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated beginning at 9:30 AM October 8th at Notre Dame Parish, 2190 South Sheridan Blvd, Denver. Interment immediately follows the mass at 11:30 sharp at Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of, or in addition to flowers, please consider donating to Volunteers of America: Meals on Wheels where Jerry volunteered for many years. Designate “where needed most” and check the box that says ”dedicate this donation” and include Jerry’s name: https://www.voacolorado.org/contact/?form=give&recurring=once