Jack Paul Renfroe

Nov. 29, 1939-July 27, 2013

Age: 73

Residence: Eaton

Jack Paul Renfroe, 73, of Eaton, Colo., died of congestive heart failure, July 27, 2013, at Greeley’s North Colorado Medical Center. He was born Nov. 29, 1939, in North Platte, Neb.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen (Cederburg) Renfroe, whom he dearly loved and who he is reunited with in the presence of his Lord and Savior.

Jack was dearly loved by his son, Sen. Scott (Pamela) Renfroe of Greeley, and their children Olivia, Sylvia, Vivian, Derek, and Spencer; and his daughter, Randee (Bobby) Morris of Greeley, and their children, Brittany and Jared. He will be missed by his brother, Dr. Jerry Delano Renfroe of Edmond, Okla.; sisters, Barbara Anne Ziervogel of Apple Valley, Calif., and Linda Kay Velte of Geneva, Nev.

He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Waudell Renfroe; mother, Agnes Vera (Kimberly) Renfroe; brother, Donald Rabon Renfroe; and sister, Susan Elaine (Renfroe) Harrison.

Jack generously, and selflessly, sought to share his blessings with his family, friends, employees and church. Jack was a loyal, dedicated and hardworking businessman, but he always put his family first. He was a living example of Proverbs 22:1: “A good name is more desirable than great riches: to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”

Jack grew up in North Platte and attended the Berean Fundamental Church. He graduated from North Platte High in 1958. His classmates called him the gentle giant. He was accepted to the University of Nebraska on a football scholarship, where he went on to graduate in 1964, earning a degree in civil engineering. He was a dedicated member of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity and enjoyed many memories with his brothers. He was an avid Huskers fan.

On July 6, 1962, Jack married Karen M. Cederburg in North Platte. After their marriage, they lived in Lincoln, Neb., and Kansas City, before choosing to settle their family in Greeley in 1966. Once in Greeley, Jack was a project engineer for Nelson, Haley, Patterson & Quirk, a consulting engineering firm. He helped design buildings, bridges and water-treatment plants all over northern Colorado. He also was an inspection engineer on the construction of Kodak in Windsor.

He left NHPQ in 1972 and founded his own concrete construction company. His company, Foundation Builders, Inc., celebrated its 41st year in Greeley this summer. The company builds commercial and residential projects specializing in foundations and flatwork. His company has constructed more than 7,000 home foundations in northern Colorado.

Jack was also involved in several other business ventures. He was one of the developers of Pheasant Run subdivision, Cedarwoods subdivision, and Weber West Subdivision in Greeley and Maplewood Estates in Eaton. He was a director of New Frontier Bank. He was a partner in Renfroe Farms, JRSR LLC, SWR Investments, Maplewoods I, and Brunner Renfroe LLC.

Jack attended the Eaton Evangelical-Free Church and supervised the construction of its major facilities expansion in 2003.

Jack loved being involved with his grandchildren and their activities. Rarely a weekend would go by without a grandchild spending the night with Papa Jack. He also enjoyed watching and traveling to Nebraska football games. He was writing a book on the family history of the Renfroes and Kimberlys. He traveled to Georgia yearly for research.

Jack will be remembered for his caring sense of humor that brightened the day of many. He was blunt and to the point. His word and handshake could be trusted, and he believed in doing every job right with the highest quality.

Papa Jack will be always loved, forever in our hearts, and with us in spirit.

Public visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Eaton Evangelical Free Church, 1325 3rd St., Eaton. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Linn Grove Cemetery, followed by a memorial celebration of Jack’s life at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Eaton Evangelical Free Church, 1325 3rd St., Eaton.

Jack had a heart for the youth ministries where he attended church. Jack would be honored for memorial contributions to be given to further their ministry opportunities. Contributions can be made to EEFC Youth Ministries, in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Ave., Evans, CO 80620.

An online obituary and guest book are at www.moserfuneralservice.com.

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CFA members may recall Jack’s participation at industry events such as Summer Conventions and the World of Concrete.  His company was last a member from 1996 – 2010.