Francis "Frank" Hach

Frank Hach, beloved father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him, passed away comfortably on March 25, 2026, in Westminster, Colorado, with his devoted daughter by his side. He was 84 years old.

Born just one week after Pearl Harbor, Frank was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, but made his way to Colorado as fast as he could and never looked back. He proudly served as a corporal in the United States Marines, enlisting in 1962 and honorably discharged in 1965. It was the Corps that first brought him to Colorado, where he made the Denver metro area his home for the rest of his life.

Frank spent the majority of his career with the United States Postal Service. He retired at 55 but never stopped giving, volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club and local elementary schools where he helped young children learn to read and at a memory care facility supporting residents in any way he could. Serving others wasn’t something Frank did. It was simply who he was.

Beyond his career, Frank was an avid runner and fitness enthusiast. He ran several marathons, competed in the legendary Bolder Boulder, and regularly tackled 5K and 10K races. He loved sharing his passion for running and nutrition with others, and took particular joy in inspiring those around him to embrace that same love of health and fitness.

He had a mind like a Rolodex, never forgetting a single detail about the people he loved. He knew what everyone loved, what made them laugh, what moved them, and whenever he came across an article, a poem, a clipping, or a book that made him think of someone, he sent it to them. Getting something in the mail from Frank meant one thing: he was thinking of you. And Frank was always thinking of someone.

Frank poured that same devotion into his beloved granddaughters, Lauren and Cassidy. He was a constant, joyful presence in their lives, attending every sporting event, every performance, every award ceremony, never missing a moment to encourage and support them. He was always searching for new experiences to share with them, anything he thought might spark a little wonder. Being their grandfather brought him immeasurable joy.

Faith was the cornerstone of Frank’ s life. He was a man of deep faith, gentle humor, and boundless generosity who never once thought of himself first. He loved the Lord with his whole heart and preached the gospel every single day, not in word, but in deed. In his kindness, his generosity, his patience, and his endless care for others, he simply lived it. In the final chapter of his life, while residing at Sunrise Assisted Living, Frank found renewed purpose in connecting with and encouraging those around him, including the staff, whose lives he touched deeply. He embraced this calling wholeheartedly, and everyone around him was better for it.

Frank is preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, his parents, and his cherished cousin Susan Zarrick, the sister he never had.

He will be deeply and forever missed by his loving family: his daughter Kristy Stearns (née Hach) and her husband Lonny; and his granddaughters Lauren and Cassidy. They loved him beyond measure and will carry him in their hearts every day.

He is also lovingly remembered by his former wife Sheri Martin (née Bacino), her husband John, their daughter Kendra Pak (née Martin), her husband Jason, and their children Tyler and Hannah. The Martin and Pak families always considered Frank one of their own, and he felt the same about them. They were, in every way that mattered, family.

Frank never thought of himself as anyone special. Everyone who knew him would tell you otherwise. He is gone from our sight, but never from our hearts, and we trust he is exactly where he always believed he would be.

A  Celebration of Life for Frank will be held on Friday, April 17th at 11:00am at Ralston’s Crossing Event Center, 7400 Indiana St, Arvada, CO 80007.

Frank will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver in a private ceremony for his family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Denver Hospice in Frank’s name.

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