Michael Leslie Langlett

To all the countless people he touched throughout a remarkable life, Michael Leslie Langlett was filled with a heart for helping others, a fierce supporter and advocate for all. 

Born September 27, 1951, Michael passed away on August 1, 2025, after a full and beautiful 73 years of life. Ending a final chapter to a life that taught us all about grit, kindness, and love. 

Michael was born to Donald and Lucille Langlett in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. While he was growing up, the family moved to Englewood, Colorado, and never left. 

He always loved sports, whether it was college, professional, or his sons. Growing up, Michael was a small sports star for the Sheridan Rams. As a running back, his parents filled books with newspaper cutouts from big plays, earning him the nickname “Legs” Langlett. Football wasn’t his only sport, but he earned third in the state in wrestling, skills which he would later use to wrangle his children. 

Admittedly, school was not his favorite. He could routinely be found in local halls, participating in rumbles or throwing keggers when his parents drove to South Dakota. Despite this, Michael's career path eventually led him back to education. Beginning in the Denver Tech Center (DTC), he cut his chops doing grounds maintenance, setting the stage for a 30-year career with Cherry Creek School District (CCSD), where, in a short time, he became the Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance. Michael was a leader, mentor, and advocate for many throughout the district. He took tremendous joy in the success of people around them and did whatever he could to propel their careers. His phone is filled with him reaching out to people he hired over the years, as that followed him in retirement, letting them know how proud of them he was. He was immensely kind, focused, and hardworking. 

The best thing to come from his time at CCSD is meeting a soon-to-be teacher, Anne McBride. The two fell in love and were married on December 16, 1989, in what would be the start of a lifelong partnership across all aspects of their lives. For nearly 40 years, Anne and Mike built a life grounded in love, respect, and mutual obsession for sports. Through the triumphs and challenges, their devotion never wavered, providing an example of enduring love. 

Mike's favorite job was being a father to Troy and Christopher. He was a devoted father, putting his family above all else. He drove all over the state of Colorado to watch his sons compete in a variety of sports, never missed a practice, filmed all events, and spent countless hours in the backyard teaching. He demonstrated to his children the power of hard work, grit, and above all else, how to be kind. 

Even in retirement, Mike couldn’t let his work go. He would spend his free time driving around to the schools with his dog, taking note of what he didn’t like. He would then call the current CCSD superintendent, enumerating each aspect of the school he was disappointed by. They always listened and fixed it up. 

Once in full retirement, Mike enjoyed spending his time with his grandson, where they would play with Legos, Playmobil, and go to the pool. He was very proud of his relationship and the title of grandpa. He also loved to spend his time driving around the neighborhood with his little dog, Sadie, playing a game he dubbed “arf arf,” where he would pull up to people walking their dog so she could bark at them through the window. 

Michael is preceded in his death by his father, Donald (2018), and his mother, Lucille (2023). He is survived by his wife Anne, sons Troy (Crystal) and Christopher (Annalizia), grandchild Camden, his brothers Dale, Mark (Jamie), his sisters Pam (Dale), Julie (Jim), and Donna (Billy). 

We are going to profoundly miss his wonderful, beautiful, and kind soul. We are comforted by all of the love he has bestowed on us for all these years, the life lessons taught, and the hugs given. We can take it from here, Dad. Rest easy, we love you. 

Michael requested to not have a funeral, and a gathering will be announced at his house to celebrate his life at a later date. Instead of flowers, my father would like donations to be made to the Dumb Friends League or a charity of your choice.