30 years ago – February 6, 1987
Newly appointed Gilpin County Court Judge Frederic B. Rodgers, was sworn into office on January 29. He replies Judge Andrew J. Krodshen who returned effective February 4. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Daniel Shannon, of the First Judicial District. The ceremony took place at the Gilpin County Courthouse. The courtroom was filled to capacity. A reception, held in Rodgers’ honor, followed the ceremony.
Gilpin County Court Judge Andrew J. Krodshen, also known to many as Judge K., and to close friends as “Andy,” was honored by many dignitaries and county residents at his retirement party January 30. Krodshen is retiring after being the Gilpin County Court Judge for 18 years. He celebrated his birthday on Wednesday by working. It was his last day on the bench. He says that it was appropriate since he became the county judge on his wife’s birthday in December 1968. Krodshen shares his birthday on February 4 with American Aviator Charles A. Lindbergh. In referring to Lindbergh Krodshen says, “He married a wealthy woman. I married a lovely woman.” He and his wife, Breta, celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary last fall in Cologne, Germany. In the 15 day tour the couple toured Holland, Switzerland, France, and England. Krdoshen’s first tour to Europe was compliments of the U.S. Army, over 40 years ago. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Engineer Corps. His military service started in Africa. While stationed in France he was transferred to the infantry. “This was the best,” said Krodshen. A native of Colorado, he returned after World War II. He attended the University of Colorado and the Westminster College of Law. Krodshen received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver. The Krodshens’ first visited Gilpin County in 1935. In the late 1940s they purchased their cabin on South Beaver Creek Road. He says that as a longtime resident of the county, people will see him again and again. Kristen is proud of the fact that he has the longest record of a county judge retained in office by the voters. He has won four terms, each term being for a four year period. Over 100 people attended the farewell dinner held at the Black Forest Inn. Krodshen was honored by many speeches of times past, but not forgotten. Krodshen says that the next European vacation will be spent visiting the south of France and Spain. Krodshen will be missed by many Gilpin County residents.
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