Lance David Colle, 71, passed away Friday October 30, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother. Lance was born July 27, 1955, to Loren and Renae (Bailey) Colle.

He graduated from Nickerson High School in 1973. Lance earned his associate’s degree from Hutchinson Community Junior College and took courses at Kansas State University before returning home to continue his lifelong career of farming and ranching with his father and brother and later with his son.

Lance was an avid Harley rider and rode whenever he got a chance. He loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. He always looked forward to attending their events. He also loved teaching them all about the farm mixing in fun with learning at the same time.

On June 27, 1983, Lance married Sharon Hodge in Lyons. They were married over ten years and had two wonderful children. He was later married to Maggie Aikman until her passing October 1, 2004. Lance then met his longtime companion, Brenda Murray.

Lance is survived by his: children, Addie (Chris) Coss of Lewis, KS, Ben (Bridget) Colle of Inman, KS, Bonnie (Tafoa) Garmin of Salina, KS, Staci (Jay) Smith of McPherson, KS and Casey Ralphs of Vernal, UT; siblings, Linda (David) Gerrond Robbins and John (Cindy) Colle; grandchildren, Kadin Colle, Blaine Ybarra, Olivia Coss, James, Stacia, Beckett, Mahaleigh, and Tobi Grace Colle, Jarret and Jordan Blochlinger, Ethan and Wyatt Shanks, Bailey and Maggie Ralphs, and Remi Shanks; and longtime companion, Brenda Murray.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Maggie Aikman.

Celebration of Life will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Midland UCC. There will be a visitation from 6 -8 p.m. Friday November 13, 2026, at the Elliott Chapel. Friends may sign his book at Elliott Mortuary. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Lance Colle Memorial Fund to benefit Rylee Henning who is battling childhood leukemia. Checks are to be made to Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS, 67501.