Gilpin County announced that Commissioner Web Sill has passed away. “It is with much sadness that we announce the passing today, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, of 1st District Commissioner Web Sill.” Sill served as commissioner for ten years over three terms.

“Our condolences to his family, friends and the whole community of Gilpin. Web served with strength and pride. He will be very much missed. We hold warm memories and appreciation of Commissioner Sill for his service to our country and the people of Gilpin County.”

“Web was hospitalized on November 13 after a fall. He really was a private person, so we honored the family’s wish to not publicize it. He was our BOCCs conservative voice and did his work with great pride. We have fond memories of his work for the County over the years during all three terms as Commissioner; his humor and speaking up for his beliefs. We send our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and the community. He adored his grandchildren and was extremely proud of his wife Diann,” BOCC Chair Commissioner Hollingsworth said.

Sill lived in Gilpin County for 37 years, in the Bald Mountain area. He grew up near Manhattan, Kansas. He enjoyed raising horses and supported 4H for youth. His wife, Diann, is from Halstead, Kansas.

He attended Kansas State University for two years and then earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in historical geography. Sill worked for an insurance company that covered hard-to-insure projects such as school buses and farm storage. He served in the US Marine Corps, which gave him great pride and contributed to his life as a veteran in the county. He and his wife have three daughters.

He served as Gilpin County Commissioner for eight years from 1997 to 2004. During that time, he was Board Chair twice.

He also spent time as President of Colorado Counties, Inc., a non-profit membership association including 25 counties, the purpose of which is to offer assistance to county commissioners, mayors, and council members on developing and implementing programs and projects; and to encourage counties to work together on common issues. He served for six years, chairing the committee to develop Metrovision 2030. He was also an active member of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).

During his time as a Commissioner the Board built the recreation center and paid it off for $9 million, including work on the rodeo grounds and fairground. The Board also during that time paid off $1.5 million on the Justice Center, rebuilt every major road and approved 3.5 subdivisions. He was again elected in 2020 and was currently serving.

The Gilpin County Commissioners will honor him at their December 6 meeting. County flags are being flown at half staff in remembrance of his public service.