BORN

1941

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

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501 North Cascade Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dennis Nathan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 23, 2011.

Dennis was born on September 12, 1941 in the small farming town of Madison, Nebraska to Clarence and Hulda Nathan. Growing up, Dennis loved sports, especially football and basketball. Dennis' father died unexpectedly when he was 15, and the family moved to Denver a few years later. After high school, Dennis joined the Air Force to help support his family, and upon completing his service, moved back to Denver where he met his wife, Mary. The two were married on August 1st, 1970, and had a son and daughter. Dennis cherished involvement in their many extra-curricular activities.

Dennis graduated from Metro State where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and went on to become a CPA. In 1968, Dennis began work in the banking industry at the First National Bank of Denver in the Audit Department. He moved to Colorado Springs in 1975, joining Central Bancorporation as Regional Controller and subsequently promoted to President of Central Bank of Garden of the Gods and Central Bank of Academy Boulevard. In early 1990, Dennis took a break from Banking and bought Mark's Dry Cleaners, but he was ultimately drawn back to his love of banking and joined Western National Bank in October, 1990, as Executive Vice-President. As Western National Bank grew and was consolidated under the American National Bank name, Dennis's role also grew, and in 2003 he became the President and CEO of American National Bank and the Sturm Financial Group. During his banking career, Dennis was very civically involved, serving on a number of non-profit boards including Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Bankers Association, the Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation, the Boys & Girls Club Foundation, Pikes Peak Mental Health Center, and was a founding member of the Center for Christian-Jewish Dialogue. Dennis was also a member of the Pikes Peak Sertoma Club and the University of Colorado Executive Club.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 41 years - Mary, his son Bradley, daughter Julie, grandsons Adam and Alex, and soon-to-be granddaughter Echo.

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May 2, 2012

Jessica Lund (Licon)

I only recently heard about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 23, 2012

Deepest sympathy from the Wohlhueter family.

November 1, 2011

William Corrigan

Dear Nathan Family,
It was my privilege to have known and worked with Dennis
for 15 years. He was a fine person, a great banker, and a will be missed by all who knew him.
May God bless all of you at this difficult time.

October 31, 2011

Bill Perry

to Mary and family; Dennis always had a great smile even when we would go through some trying times at the bank. Dennis was a great friend and associate, I always told Dennis that he made me look good. Sorry Mary he will be missed my prayers are with you and the family. Bill Perry

October 31, 2011

Carol Jilling

Mary, Brad and Julie,
Have enjoyed being a part of your family - musically in past years, now am so sorry to hear of your loss. Gentle thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Carol Jilling

October 27, 2011

Marty Cole

Dear Nathan family,

I had the privilege to know and work with Dennis for nearly 13 years and although we were physically separated by distance, whenever I saw him, he always had a smile, a kind word and a thumbshake.

He truly was a wonderful man and I am honored to have known him and to have called him a friend. He will be dearly missed by the many people he touched.

Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers

October 27, 2011

Betty Dotson

Dennis always carried a smile that lit up his eyes. He will be greatly missed by us in the Sturm Group. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Mary, Brad, Julie and family, may warm memories surround you and bring you a measure of comfort.

October 26, 2011

Mary, Brad, Julie and family,

We are so happy that we were able to visit in July. Denny's smile was contagious...and we had many good laughs too. The jokes and smiles will always be with us but also what a kind and generous man who was one of the most unselfish persons we have ever know. You must be so proud of him.

Love to you all,
Janelle & Tim Merritt

October 26, 2011

Dan and Patty Winter

Mary and Family, Dan and I are so saddened by your loss of such a fine husband, father and community leader. We are praying for you during this time and are giving a gift in his memory to Hospice where he served many years. May you feel God's peace and love for you. He is in your midst...

October 26, 2011

Deon & Ernestine (Firkins) Fullner

God's Blessings Thoughts and prayers wiDth you all

October 26, 2011

Tom & Donna Henschen

Mary, Brad & Julie,
Dennis will always remain alive in the memories of those who loved, respected, and treasured him. He was our dearest friend and in the days ahead, may you find some small comfort in your many happy memories.
May God bless you & your family in this time of sorrow.
Hugs,
Tom & Donna Henschen

October 26, 2011

Shari Waddell

We will all miss your wonderful smile and kindness Dennis prayers to your famliy
God Bless
Shari/Griffis Blessing

October 25, 2011

Judy Zezula

Dennis was truly a man with a big, big heart and a kind word. The smile in his eyes and gentle demeanor always made him a pleasure to be around. He had such a strong loyalty to his family, friends and his profession. He will be forever in our hearts and I’m very proud to have worked with him. Mary, Brad and Julie, he thought the world of you and those beautiful grand kids. You were who he talked about first, before the business at hand took place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 25, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of Dennis. He was a wonderful man with a warm smile, a warm handshake and a warm hug. I will miss him. Roxie Denning, Grand Junction, Colorado

October 25, 2011

Marjorie Rosencrance

Mary, Brad & Julie, Dennis was a truly special soul. He brought a lot of laughter to those who were blessed to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. -- Joe and Margie Rosencrance

October 25, 2011

The loss of Dennis' kind and gentle soul will be felt by all whose lives he touched, but his spirit will live on in our hearts.

October 25, 2011

Dear Nathan Family, our thoughts are with you...

With heart-felt sympathy,
Debora Mallouk
Colorado Springs Country Club

October 25, 2011

Mary, Brad, & Jule,
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Since being his good friend since 7th grade in Madison, I share your loss. He and his family are the reason I moved to Denver.
May the time of sorrow turn to happy and funny memories(many of them) soon.

May God's blessings be with each of you.
Dick Horrocks
Aurora, CO

October 25, 2011

Linda Salazar

Mary ,Im so sorry to hear about Denny My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 25, 2011

Dennis Caldwell md

It was my honor to be his freind and doctor. A truly good,good man

October 24, 2011

Barb (Pavicic) Schmitt

I will always remember 'Uncle Denny' as the only person I have ever met who could truly wiggle his ears. That has always symbolized his light-hearted and gentle nature to me. He is truly missed. Lots of love to you Mary, Brad & Julie.

October 24, 2011

Frank & Mary Ellen Ethington

We wish to express our sympathy to all family members. May God send you many blessings

October 24, 2011

Stacey Rosa Donovan

Mary, Brad, and Julie...My thoughts are prayers are with you all during this difficult time. So many wonderful memories of Denny I will always have...Much love and peace to you always....

October 24, 2011

The first pictures of Denny in the photo gallery are my first memories of him at Green Garden School. The smile says it all. He grew to adulthood with that same sweet yet ornery smile, and his family and church formed the basis for his life. Missed, yet comforted in knowing he is enjoying his eternal home.
Carol and Larry Hill Lincoln, Nebraska

October 24, 2011

Scott and Melissa Fischer

Uncle Denny was such a fun hearted man. He will be greatly missed (along with his kind smile), but we anxiously await our reunion with him in Heaven.

October 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sarrow.

Debbera Kintzle
American National Bank
SouthGlenn

October 24, 2011

Sister Dianne

October 24, 2011

Dianne & Jim Koske

Brother you were an awesome guy, I don't know why you had to die. You smiled alot and brought joy oh to so many. Now you're gone and our hearts are broken, there are so many words left unspoken. What you will never know, is how hard it is to let you go. But it's happy thoughts that will get us through, Memories of all the fun we shared with you. Until the day we meet again, it's not good-bye it's see ya later Brother
Love ya alway's your Sister

October 24, 2011

Debbie Shackelford

Mary, Brad, Julie and family. My thoughts and prayers to you in the passing on of our wonderful Dennis "Buddy". Godspeed to you all. Dennis has meant soooooo much to all in the Sturm Bank Group Family, his bright eyes, that ornery smile, his humor, quick wit and his care for the "people" - will be greatly missed but will be cherished and kept alive in our hearts. R.I.P Dennis. With fond memories & a broken heart,

October 24, 2011

Morgan Patton

The photos were so awesome! Looks like he had a very happy life, may we all be so blessed. Many thoughts, sympathy and prayers for his close friends and loved ones.

A human life is a story told by God. ~Hans Christian Andersen

October 24, 2011

Jeanie Gillaspie

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

October 24, 2011

Janet Howe

Dear Mary, Brad and Julie,

No words can truly bring comfort at this tragic, difficult time, but please accept my deepest condolences. Dennis will be missed by so many, none more than the three of you.

Dennis had the ability to make people feel comfortable, he had a kind and generous heart and truly treated everyone as he wanted to be treated.
He was positive, supportive, solution oriented and his gentle humor was always ready at hand. Dennis always worked to achieve a Win / Win goal, I never saw him waiver from that philosphy. He touched the lives of many.

No doubt Dennis was a wonderful husband and father. Love and pride lit him up when he spoke of the three of you, Beloved Mary; Brad and Julie of both of whom he loved dearly and was so proud.

May God be with you at this difficult time.

Peace and God's blessings,

Janet Howe ( fomerly Pearson)

October 24, 2011

Katelyn Rosa Stephenson

I have known Denny all of my life and have many childhood memories of him. I remember him fondly and am thinking of you all during this difficult time. With love and sympathy.

October 24, 2011

Cindy Medina

May the memories of your loved one bring you comfort. Dennis made this hometown NE girl feel right at home in Colorado at ANB. His professionalism and personal approach provided a lasting impression.

October 24, 2011

ROBERT Horrocks

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS HAVE BEEN

October 24, 2011

Jan Scotting

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

October 23, 2011

Michelle Pye

May the great memories Uncle Denny provided to so many provide us all peace during this difficult time. God Bless, Shawn and Michelle (Shelly, as Uncle Denny called me, won't go into all of the other "pet" names that I was given that bring a smile to my face), Devon, Lucy, Jay, John and Joshua. We love you!

October 23, 2011

Cynthia (Forsch) Ave

Heart-felt sympathy goes out to the family.

October 23, 2011

Merwin & Marlene Nathan

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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