PEPPLER

Harleigh E. Peppler, 78, of Johnstown passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at his home. He was born February 23, 1946, in Longmont to Edward R. and Florence P. (Walker) Peppler. Harleigh grew up in Longmont on the family farm and graduated from Longmont High School in 1964 where he was active in football, baseball, FFA, and dairybeef judging. He served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in November 1968. He went on to study business at the University of Northern Colorado.

Harleigh began his lifelong career in the turf equipment industry working for Boyd Distributing. He then worked at Jacobsen for 22 years, several of those at their corporate headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin. Upon returning to Colorado, he purchased a distributorship and formed Mile High Turf Equipment which he operated until his retirement in 2002.

He met his wife Cheryl Maus (Nygren) in 1984, and they were married on April 11, 1986. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, golf, fishing, driving his Jeep and was an avid Denver Broncos fan.

Harleigh was a member of Fox Hill Country Club, served on Johnstown’s City Council, and was an officer of the V.F.W. Post 2585 and American Legion Post #70.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Peppler; his children, Brandon (Tiffany) and Devon (Autumn) Maus; and his granddaughters, Delaney and Sage Maus; his nieces Heidi and Nicole Calhoun, Rachel (Justin) Acosta; his nephew Jason (Jack) Calhoun-Hamilton; a great niece and nephew; brother and sister-in-law Mark (Julie) Nygren; nephews Brock and Blake Nygren; niece McKenzie (Justin) Conner; and a great nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Anita Calhoun; and his brother, Warren Peppler.

Harleigh was laid to rest at Johnstown Cemetery. A Life Celebration was held February 25 at the United Methodist Church of Johnstown, followed by a reception at the JM Post Veteran’s Club in Johnstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the: Johnstown VFW Post 2585 Relief Fund, P.O. Box 729, Johnstown CO, 80534.

Friends may send condolences to the family at adamsoncares. com.