Kenneth Carey, 83, of Fort Morgan, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

He was born in Greeley on February 4, 1940 to Charles & Esther Carey. On June 6, 1959, Kenneth married Marjorie A. Fahrenbruch at Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Greeley. She passed away on November 19, 2017.

Kenneth was a coach in football, basketball, and track at Saint Anthony's High School and Sterling Junior High School for 30 plus years before his retirement. After he retired, he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan where he worked as a substitute teacher and coached girls high school basketball in Weldona.

Kenneth was an avid sports fan, including the Broncos, Rockies, and the Nuggets. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, trips to Blackhawk, camping, and taking care of his yard. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Schneider (Todd) of Fort Morgan; two sons, Mike Carey (Lisa) of Wiggins and Matt Carey (Madeline) of Fort Collins; and his grandchildren, Abbey Walker, T.J Schneider, Christopher Schneider, Logan Carey, Fineas Carey, Ryan Carey, Kenny Carey, Amber Contreras, and Ashley Daniels. He is also survived by his 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Carey; his son, Mark Carey; his parents, Charles & Esther Carey; his brothers, Alan Atwood, Gordon Nutter; and two sisters, Anna Bauer and Darlene Sandow.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at Saint Helena's Catholic Church in Fort Morgan on Monday, July 17th  at 11:00 AM. The Holy Rosary will be recited prior to the service at 10:30 AM. Inurnment will follow in Serenity Falls Columbarium.