Randolph Eugene Admire
Marriages
Diann Diemer
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6A - May 17, 2023
Gene was born in the
sunflower state of St.
Francis, Kansas to Mary
and Randy Admire on
October 19, 1931. Gene
was adventurous as a little
boy including a tricycle
ride in the nude!
In 1940, the Admire’s moved from Texas to Grand
Junction and Gene attended St. Joseph’s Catholic
School and enjoyed helping Father Bertiane, weeding
his garden with friends Lou Grasso, anything to get out
of school.
Randy Admire worked at Champion Boots and Shoes.
To Gene, the smell of the leather and activity was like
being in a candy store! Gene now passed on the boots
his father made for him.
In 1950, Gene graduated from G.J.H.S. and married
Diann Diemer, a marriage that lasted for 72 years until
Gene’s death.
In 1957, Gene was scouted by the Colorado
State Patrol, stationed in Greely. Gene loved Law
Enforcement, working for Larimer County S.O., Grand
County S.O., Mesa County, and volunteered for over 55
years and receiving a commendation from the state for
his service.
Moving to Glen Haven near Estes Park, Gene went
to work for the Rocky Mountain National Parks, (“the
wetter better side”) in charge of all the maintenance of
the West side and clearing Trail Ridge Road, the biggest
continuous highway in the U.S., a job he loved.
Gene and Diann moved back to Grand Junction in
1993.
Gene passed away May 8, 2023 at Larchwood, he is
survived by his wife, Diann; his granddaughter; and
two great grandsons.
Gene is preceded in death by his children, Karolyn
and Steven, and his parents.
There are no services at this time.
Gene’s wish was to have memorial contributions sent
to the Mesa County Sheriffs Office.
