A Tribute to Myron Mullett

Myron Mullett was a unique individual. He was the kindest, gentlest, most generous and compassionate man I ever knew. There are a thousand stories about Myron and they all have a similar tone. I’d like to tell my quick story so that those who weren’t fortunate enough to know him personally can understand why there is such an outpouring of love and such sorrow at his premature passing.
I moved to Custer County in 1995, and had a house built in the Rosita area. Myron installed the septic system and some of the foundation work. I had made a strong point about not wanting ANY trees removed or destroyed during the construction. One night I received this phone call. “Mr. Hess, my name is Myron Mullett. I’m sorry to inform you that while installing your leach field I had to knock two of your trees down. I know you didn’t want that to happen and I’m very sorry but there wasn’t any other way. But I wanted to tell you how bad I feel about it and apologize.” Well, I was stunned. Not about the trees but about the kind of man who would make such a call. Not many would have done that. I knew immediately I wanted to meet him. We quickly became friends, then golf partners and eventually business partners. I believe I was Myron’s best friend. Just like hundreds of other guys believe that too because that’s how Myron made you feel. He made you feel special. He made everyone feel special.
It’s hard to understand why the Good Lord sometimes takes such good people like Myron so early. But some of us know that God has a plan, and that we don’t always understand that plan and that we just need to trust that plan. I am comforted only in knowing that Myron is now in the protective care of Jesus. And that lets me accept this untimely loss that I feel.
Myron had a wonderful way of inspiring all who he came in contact with. He was a man of actions, not words. He was humble, forgiving and polite to everyone. I could never begin to measure up to his standards, but I know just being around him made me a better person. He made all of us better by just being around him. He was such a good role model. He was a great Christian, son, husband, father, patriot, mentor and friend, devoted to and so proud of his wonderful family. He deserved every word that we heard at his eulogy last Monday.
I look forward to renewing my “friendship” one day with men like Chet and Forrest Gompf and Myron in a much better place than this fallen world. That promise is what makes the loss of a loving man like Myron Mullett bearable. Rest in Peace my good friend. I love you.
— Mike Hess

Editor Note:  Family put together a video tribute that can be seen on YouTube.  Click here.

Obituary

Nancy Kreuz

Service Friday, September 10, 2021 11 a.m.

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and dear friend, Nancy Kreuz of Wetmore, Colorado. She passed at the age of 85, on September 5, 2021.
Nancy was born in Manhattan, New York, and though she was well traveled, she never lost that “New York attitude”. She was a very hard worker including her careers as a phys. ed teacher and a security guard.
She loved animals and had regular conversations with a friend’s pit bull “Casper”. Nancy was a gregarious person and had friends in many states with whom she spoke with regularly including her neighbors, her friends at the Elks club in Florence and the Senior Center in Penrose. She continued to run errands and visit in Westcliffe over the years. She was preceded in death by her husband Ed. She is survived by her daughter, son and many grandchildren.
We all will miss her terribly but keep in mind— What the caterpillar thinks is the end of life, the butterfly knows is the beginning.
A service will be held on Friday, September 10th at 11 a.m. at the Wetmore Community Church, 699 CR 395, Wetmore, Colorado 81253. A celebration of life will follow at the Wetmore Community Center located at 95 County Road 393, Wetmore, Colorado.