Kenneth “Ken” Efton Marler of Colorado Springs, passed away on January 9, 2020. Ken was born to Ted & Ruth Marler on February 11, 1945 in Lawrence, Kansas. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Kansas and Oklahoma. He met his wife, Gwen while working summers in the Big Horn Mountains. They married in Sheridan, Wyoming in 1967.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gwen, in 2009. He is survived by his twin daughters Angela Kammerer and Heather Engle, son in law Gene Engle, grandson Jake Engle, sister Carol Ann Young, brother in law LaDale Young, (5) nieces and nephews and many dear family friends.

Ken graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1966, with a degree in Agriculture. He served in the US Army from 1967-1970, where he was stationed in Germany. He began his career as a Forester with the US Forest Service in 1970. His career took his family to Wyoming and Colorado. In 2002, he retired after 32 years of service.

In his retirement he and Gwen bought and sold antiques. They enjoyed traveling the county looking for auctions, sales and flea markets. They ran a successful antique business for 10 years. Ken enjoyed camping, fishing and being outdoors. He will be remembered for his kind nature, love for family and friends and his wonderful sense of humor!

A Celebration of Life is planned over the President’s Day weekend (February 15-17, 2020) and details will be announced at a later date.

To thank the individuals who took care of Ken in his last months of life, we ask that family and friends consider making a donation to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care.