David "Dave" Joseph Fitzgerald

David Joseph Fitzgerald of Greeley, Colorado passed away on April 01, 2025 at age 75. 

Dave was born April 09, 1949 in Denver, Colorado to Martin and Margaret Fitzgerald. He grew up in Denver and Wichita Kansas with brothers Michael and Robert, graduating from Denver’s Mullen High School in 1967. Dave also attended the Colorado School of Mines (Golden). 

He met his Bride to Be, Cheryl Nethery, while in High School, and they were married on December 11,1971 in Littleton, CO

Dave started working at King Soopers as a Courtesy Clerk in Denver at age 16 and worked for either King Soopers or Kroger for his entire career, retiring in 2014 as a procurement specialist. He spent most of his life living in the Denver or Greeley areas but did spend 10 years working for Kroger in the Cincinnati area. He and Cher traveled extensively visiting many parts of the world. He leaves behind many friends and colleagues throughout the grocery industry.

Dave was known for his love of all Denver Sports teams but, most especially, his Broncos, spending many hours at both Bronco stadiums and in his living room, rooting for them. 

Preceding Dave in death was his Spouse, Cheryl, Brother-in-Law Joseph Weaver, and Sister-in-Law (Jeanette Nethery. Dave is survived by his Brothers Michael and spouse Mary (Sheridan, WY), Robert and spouse Laura (Hernando, FL), Sister-in-Law Sandy Weaver (Nethery), Brother-in-Law Richard Nethery and spouse Martha (CO) and Brother-in-Law Bob Nethery (St Augustine, FL). Nieces and Nephews Kristin Wilkerson and spouse James (Sheridan, WY), Michael Thomas Fitzgerald (Phoenix, AZ) Ken Rodman, Kelly Rodman and Kelly Rodman (Paola, KS) Scott Weaver and spouse Pam (Wray, CO) Rich Nethery and spouse Jennifer (CO) Mike Nethery (FL) Michele Gearry and Spouse Tom (TX) Sean Nethery and spouse Kathy (KY) Sherry McDaniel and spouse Scott (CO) Shelia Farneth and spouse Donnie (CO).

Services will be held on Saturday May 17 at 11 AM at Adamson Life Celebration Home, 2000 47th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634.