Charley Ralph "C.R." Tucker

Charley Ralph (CR) Tucker, 89, of Pierce, Colorado, went to be with the Lord July 26, 2015. He was born to Russell and Myrtle (Ramsey) Tucker October 19, 1925. He grew up on his family dairy farm (Yellow Top) in Englewood, Co. After graduation from Englewood High school, he was drafted into the United States Army. He served during World War 2, stationed in France, Belgium and Germany. While in Germany, he met his soon to be wife, Charley married Erna Lichtenstern October 25, 1946 in Garmisch Partenkirchen. Upon completion of his tour of duty Charley and Erna returned To Englewood, Colorado to start their life together, later his family would grow with the birth of Iven and Chuck. He worked several jobs in Denver including, Lextron foundry and Gates Rubber Co. before moving to Wellington in 1953, fulfilling his dream of starting his own dairy farm. He worked nights at the Ideal Cememt plant in Fort Collins so he could build his dairy of 16 cows. Charley’s family would once again grow with the birth of Debbie. Charley loved his cows and many different animals on the farm. In 1966 Charley would be forced by the state to move his dairy to Pierce where Tucker Dairy operates today. He was a second generation Dairy Farmer and was proud of the work he did and the milk he produced. He would instill this pride into his sons to produce the highest quality product. He was a member of many dairy coops during his career as owner of Tucker Dairy, Plains Dairy, Dairy Gold (Cheyenne, Wyoming), Denver Milk Producers, Mountain Empire Dairy Producers, Western Dairy Producers and Dairy Farmers of America. He had a special touch with all animals including his calves and always knew of a batch of kittens, he would always bring the cutest up for Erna. He will be greatly missed by his family and may he be with the lord looking down on us at this moment. Charley is survived by three children, Iven (Irene), Charles (Beth), Debbie (John) Brethauer; grandchildren, Scott (Candy), Jason (Jolene), Kristi (Chris) O’Rourke, Haley Morrell, Tucker Morrell, as well as well as 5 great-grandchildren; Emily, Andrew, Kyle, Cami and Betty. Family also are Fawn, Cassidy and Jasmine Leaf. Charley is preceded in death by his wife (Erna), parents and one brother (Glen) Graveside services to be held 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Highland Cemetery in Wellington, CO. A reception will follow at the Wellington Senior Center. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Honor Flight of Northern Colorado.

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Charley Ralph "C.R." Tucker

October 19, 1925 - July 26, 2015