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Arlene SageeNew: October 3, 2026. |
Arlene was born to Frank Post and Olive Holland on May 19, 1939 in a farmhouse in Henning township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. She was the youngest of four children. In 1945 the family moved from Minnesota to Colorado. She attended Barnum School from first through eighth grade and graduated from West High School in Denver.
She
met her husband Dennis, during the summer between her freshman
and sophomore years in high school and never dated anyone else.
She married Dennis "Denny" L. Sagee Jr. (10/27/1937-3/7/2001)
on June 15, 1957 in Bellflower, California. This was during the
time that Dennis was serving in the Navy (12/31/56-12/12/58).
After Dennis completed his Navy service they moved back to Denver.
Dennis and Arlene had seven children.
Arlene worked at the Denver Public Library while her children were in school. Her family moved to Lakewood in the early 1970s. Beginning In 1977 she worked in several departments for the City of Lakewood and ending as a Records Administrator.
Arlene then served as the Greenwood Village Deputy Clerk from 1988 to 1994 and then as the City Clerk from 1994 to 1999. "Arlene Sagee will be truly missed by Greenwood Village," said by Mayor David Phifer. While at Greenwood Arlene also worked with the Municipal Court. While at Greenwood she worked with four different Mayors and three City Managers. Her time was noted for her "open door policy." Arlene "retired" from Greenwood to spend time with her husband Denny. Denny retired in 1999. Denny passed away in 2001. After his passing Arlene decided to return to work.
Arlene
was appointed City Clerk for the City of Sheridan and started
on December 1, 2003 and served through January 8, 2023. She served
as the City Clerk for nineteen (19) years. She served as City
Clerk longer than any other person. Twice she served as the Acting
Sheridan City Manager during June and July 2008 and July through
December 2011. She was honored in the Sheridan Celebrates parade
on September 30, 2023. Arlene said, "I like the small town
feel." During her time at Sheridan, Arlene worked with three
different Mayors and five City Managers.
She was a member of the Colorado Association of Municipal Clerks
and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
Arlene was a member of Grace Baptist Church, which eventually became Red Rocks Fellowship. She served the church as Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Substitute Sunday School leader, Head of Women's Ministries, and Deaconess. More recently she attended Bridge Church.
Arlene is survived by her children: daughters Kathleen (Jim) , Karen (Fred), Kristi (Tim), Kelli, Kim, and sons Kenneth (Scooter), and Kyle. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Arlene is interred at Fort Logan National Cemetery with her
husband Dennis.
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