Delbert Murray Rounds was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 7, 1931 to Clarence and Della Rounds. He passed away on March 9, 2020. He grew up in Kansas City and joined the United States Marine Reserves in 1947 eventually joining the United States Army on October 28, 1948. His first assignment was in 1950 as part of the Berlin Airlift after World War II. He returned to Fitzsimmons in Denver as a medic where he met his wife Anna Mae Borga, marrying on June 20, 1952. He served at Fort Carson, Fort Worth Texas and a second tour in Germany (Stuttgart, Munich and Frankfurt). He went to Korea from 1958 to 1959, Vietnam from 1967 to 1968 and retired at Fort Carson on October 31, 1968. He joined Met Life and retired in 1988.
He had a lifetime of interest in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, bowling and was a regular in Cripple Creek for many years. He enjoyed playing the piano and harmonica. Family was the most important part of our Dad’s life, he was a committed father and husband, with an everlasting passion for his friends and extended family.
He is preceded in death by his wife Annie, brother Ernie Rounds, sister Dorothy Cramer, granddaughter Ashley Petratis, and Raychele Rounds. He is survived by his sister, JoAnn Newton and children: Cathy (Harry) Knight, Mary Ann Petratis, Ed (Kristin) Rounds, Carol (Tom) Carle, Sara (Evan) Evans, Del (Lisa) Rounds, Donald, 12 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m. with funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mike & Mary Rounds
11 Mar 2020To our cousins, we are so very sorry for the loss of your Dad and our dearly loved Uncle. We send our love and prayers to comfort you all during this trying times. May God Bless you.
Clifton Turner
13 Mar 2020Carla and I offer our condolences to Cathy (Harry) Knight, Mary Ann Petratis, Ed (Kristin) Rounds, Carol (Tom) Carle, Sara (Evan) Evans, Del (Lisa) Rounds, Donald on the passing of your Dad. Also, to JoAnn Newton, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews we offer our condolences to you as well. We’re lifting you all up before the Lord in prayer along with LifeChurchCS during this difficult time. Sincerely, pastor Clifton Turner.
Dave Petratis
14 Mar 2020Dear Rounds Family, We are saddened by the passing of Del, please accept our deepest condolences. We are mindful that the passing of a father, grandfather and friend is never easy. We salute the life of Delbert Murray Rounds! Humble beginnings, service to our country and a great family. A life well lived!!!! We are with you in spirit and send all of our love. Dave & Cindy Petratis and the entire Petratis Family