Retired Denver Fireman and U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by brother Ron (Cheryl) Kidder; niece Amber (Pete) Mielke; great niece Morgan & great nephew Carson Mielke. Preceded in death by wife Valrie. Funeral Service Tuesday, 7/14/15, 12:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. Donations suggested to Denver Fire Dept. Burn Foundation, 2342 Broadway,#140, Denver 80205.