Tyrel Lee Colton, 50, passed away August 2, 2021, at his home.  He was born January 29, 1971, in Hutchinson, to Max W. and Alice I. (Harder) Colton.

Tyrel was a 1989 graduate of Pretty Prairie High School.  He was employed by the United States Postal Service for 18 years as a rural route carrier serving the Haven area.  Tyrel was a member of the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, and served as the chairperson for the church's Kansas State Fair Cafeteria Committee.

He enjoyed living on the 'homestead' and taking care of his various animals, including chickens, steers, and his beloved cat, 'Chunky'.  Tyrel was an avid supporter of his kids' activities, from spectating, cheerleading, to coaching.  He did many things and held many jobs, but his most treasured titles were that of husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

On November 27, 1999, Tyrel married Luetta Bontrager.  They shared over 21 years of marriage.

Tyrel is survived by:  wife, Luetta Colton of Pretty Prairie; children, April Colton and friend Derek 'Shub' Boor of Kingman, Allison Colton of the home and friend Jake Clover, and Cordell Colton of the home; mother, Alice I. Colton of Pretty Prairie; siblings, Tanya Graber of Hutchinson, Tamra Colton of South Hutchinson, Tina Colton-McMillian and husband Max of Mount Hope, Tim Colton and wife Debbie of Coatsville, MO, and Terry Colton and wife Tammy of Walton, KY; brother-in-law, Ted Peissig; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by:  his father; brother, Todd Colton; and sister, Tricia Peissig.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, 206 E. Avenue E, South Hutchinson, with The Reverend Mike Rose and Pastor Chris Yoder officiating.  Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Darlow.  Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary, and from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, with the family present at the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Morton Credit Union (to benefit the Colton Children's Education Fund), or the South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.