Glenn W. Kindt, M.D. Littleton, Colorado Obituary

Glenn W. Kindt, M.D.

Glenn William Kindt passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022 at age 91 with his family by his side. Glenn was born on September 10, 1930 near Alpena, Michigan. After high school, he attended Michigan State University, was in the Air Force ROTC and earned his degree in Chemical Engineering in 1951. After graduation, he served four years in the Air Force, earning a degree in Meteorology. In 1952 and 1953, he was a weatherman stationed at Suwon Airbase during the Korean War. After the military, Glenn’s love of education led him to medical school at the University of Michigan in 1955, specializing in neurosurgery. During his residency, Glenn met his wife Charlotte, who was a nursing student at the time. Glenn and Charlotte were married in 1960. As a neurosurgeon at the University of Michigan, Glenn contributed to the development of surgical tools and the advancement of football helmet technology. In 1981, Glenn began his tenure at the University of Colorado. There he founded the Department of Neurosurgery, serving as Chief for twenty years. Glenn enjoyed taking the family camping, skiing, attending college football games, and family reunions. As an avid runner, he participated in the Bolder Boulder for over 20 years. He also enjoyed daily walks with family in his later years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Charlotte, as well as their six children, Karl (Linda), Karen (Scot), Erick, Kirsten (Tom), Kurt, and Kathryn (Todd). They also have nine grandchildren: Rob, Meggy, Kristopher, Kody, Josie, Seth, Wyatt, Boden, and Ryker. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the CU Neurosurgery General Fund for Research Make checks payable to: University of Colorado Foundation In the memo line please write: Neurosurgery General Fund. For Research: #0223130/Kindt Memorial. Send checks to: Tami Lack c/o Neurosurgery Dept. MS C307 – Anschutz Medical Campus 12631 E. 17th Ave. Rm 5108 Aurora, CO 80045 Dr. Glenn Kindt's services will be live streamed by using the following link: https://cherrycreekpres.org/glenn-kindt-memorial/
September 10, 1930 - January 20, 202209/10/193001/20/2022
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January 23, 2022
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Bob silber
January 31, 2022
Working with Dr. Kindt was a great joy. I will never forget his wonderful story telling and educating me about the “ characters in the department. I wish I was in Denver to be present to celebrate his life.

Bob Silber
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Lorraine Pelz
January 31, 2022
Dr. Kindt repaired an aneurysm in my brain that no one else would touch in 1989, no doudt saving my life. He was very kind and understanding. My family and I are forever grateful. Thank you Dr. Kindt!
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Vikki Getzen
January 29, 2022
Thank you to the Kindt family for sharing Dr. Kindt as I called him. He was great teacher for me while at CU, and fine surgeon for me as a patient. Peace to you all.
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Dr. Scott Bell
January 28, 2022
The world was blessed to have Dr. Kindt. Thank you deeply for sharing him with us all. Our condolences, Scott and Tracy Bell and family
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January 27, 2022
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Jens-Peter Witt
January 27, 2022
Dr. Kindt was an incredible teacher and mentor. He took a great chance on me when he hired me as a new resident in 1994 and changed my life path forever. https://d1v2hfhsvnke6s.cloudfront.net/Shared/Candles/candle_threepurple.pngYou will be remembered forever! Thank you!...
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Diana Doyle
January 27, 2022
I had the privilege of working with Dr. Kindt for over 20 years. I loved his sense of humor how kind he always was. I always think of him coming in every morning telling me he had run “flat out” already. I hope all those memories are a comfort to his family.
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Steven Giannotta
January 26, 2022
We go back to 1970 when I was a 3rd year medical student. Glenn gets a lot of credit for any success I have had. Steve Giannotta