Julius Allen Forpahl

Sep 27, 1943 — Oct 23, 2026

Colby, Kansas

Julius Allen Forpahl. Photo courtesy of Baalmann Mortuary Crematory

Julius Allen Forpahl, 83, of Colby, died Friday, October 23, 2026. He was born on September 27, 1945, in Springfield, CO, to Leo and Luzetta (Barler) Forpahl.

Julius graduated from Dighton High School where he was a four-year letterman in track, Co-Captain of the basketball team, a 1961 All-Conference football player and President of the Letterman’s Club. After school, he joined the United States Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran and proudly served for 18 years. Julius was a member of AA for 34 years and worked as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor. Julius was very social and in his free time, he enjoyed playing dominos, traveling, going to casinos and dances.

He was preceded in death by his parents; eldest daughter, Julie Anne Forpahl and sisters, Darlene Brown and Jaunita Walby.

He is survived by daughter Chelsea (Devin) Barber; sister Phyllis Woodham; grandsons, Zachery Allen Forpahl, Taylor Lyle Cumbee, Blake Lankford and Justin Barber; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter and mailed in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com