Obituary of Milford Erwin Prothe

Milford Erwin Prothe of Colorado Springs, Colorado died peacefully July 3, 2022 and passed into glory with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Milford was born in Olathe, Kansas on May 21, 1931, baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, often referred to as "Trinity, Block," in rural Paola, Kansas, and moved with his family to Kansas City, Missouri when he was seven. Milford served four years in the Air Force, met his wife, Lois, while on leave, and returned to Kansas City to get married and finish his accounting degree and CPA exam at KU.In 1959, Mil and Lois moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where the nights are cool and humidity low. Milford started his career at Ernst & Ernst and then worked thirteen years as Comptroller at Phil Long Ford. In 1975 he opened his own accounting practice and especially enjoyed helping people with their taxes. Milford loved to work and loved accounting. Through the years, he participated in the National Association of Accountants and Colorado Society of CPAs.For sixty-three years, Milford has faithfully attended Redeemer Lutheran Church and served in many roles, most notably, Treasurer, which was a perfect fit. You knew what he believed by how he lived - faith and family first - then the joy of work and play.Milford was a faithful and loyal husband and father - consistent, reliable, and worthy of respect. He leaves a legacy of prioritizing family, getting along, staying close and having fun together. He will be remembered by family and friends as a man of integrity, with a warm heart and competitive spirit. Milford was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois, who was his constant companion and partner in life for sixty-four years; parents, Erwin and Elsie Prothe; sister, Janice Rothleitner; and brother, Loren Prothe.He is survived by his daughter, Rachel (Kenneth) Schipper; sons, Curtis (Marjorie) Prothe and Alan (Leanne) Prothe; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Darlene Larson.Visitation, 5:00PM-7:00PM, Thursday, July 14, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services-North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.Memorial Service, 11:30AM, Friday, July 15, 2022, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2221 North Wahsatch Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. Lunch immediately following service.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Springs Rescue Mission. Events Visitation Thursday, July 14, 2022 5:00PM - 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Memorial Service Friday, July 15, 2022 11:30AM Redeemer Lutheran Church 2221 North Wahsatch Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: 719-328-1793