Robert Michael Filkowski, 90, Thornton, CO, died on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home. Robert’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dickinson with Fr. Brandon Wolf as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at the Dickinson Mausoleum.

Robert Michael Filkowski was born and raised in Stark County, North Dakota, to parents Frank and Antonette Filkowski. Growing up on the family farm taught him many valuable lessons—most notably, the importance of hard work and perseverance.

After graduating from high school, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with the 10th Mountain Division. During his time stationed in Alaska, he developed a lifelong passion for skiing and the outdoors. Upon completing his military service, Robert attended North Dakota State University, where he studied Design Engineering.

Following his studies, Robert met and married his wife, Rosalie Richard, and moved to Midland, Michigan, where he began his engineering career and together they started their family. Shortly afterward, the family relocated to Denver, Colorado, where Robert and Rosalie welcomed the rest of their children and put down deep roots. Robert’s career was marked by innovation, dedication, and a strong work ethic-qualities that touched every part of his life.

He was a man of few words, known for his steady wisdom and his ability to fix just about anything. Outside of work, Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, skiing, home projects, and attending his children’s sporting events and activities. Later in life, he picked up new hobbies such as running, cycling, and camping/sailing, many of which he enjoyed well into his 80s.

He is survived by his children: Karen Filkowski, Jerald Filkowski, Roger (Linda) Filkowski, and Michelle Filkowski; his siblings, Pat Heiser, Larry Filkowski, and Tom Filkowski.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Antonette Filkowski; siblings Dorothy Christopherson, Ken Filkowski, and Ron Filkowski; along with other loved relatives who passed before him.