Melvin DeWayne Postlewait Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin DeWayne Postlewait (Colorado Springs, Colorado), born in Pueblo, Colorado, who passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin DeWayne Postlewait to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cloyd C. Postlewait and Mary M. Postlewait; his siblings, Majorie Baily, Elenor Scott and Loren Postlewait; and his grandson Stephen Stewart.
He is survived by: his wife Jacqueline D. Postlewait; his children, Cynthia Jacobs (David), LaDawn Baity (Steven), Dianna Zaiger (Nick), Larry Postlewait (Debbie) and Wendy Mikel; and his grandchildren, Angela Witt, James Higby, Stephen Higby, Jordan Zaiger, Jaylynne Zaiger, Matthew Baity, Laura Miller, Lisa Pitman, Lonnie Crawford, Jared Crawford, Sarah Majors and Jessica Stewart.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Anchor Church (802 Bonfoy Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909). A burial will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Pikes Peak National Veterans Cemetery (10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80925).
In Lieu of flowers please donate to either the Marine Corp League or the Purple Heart College Fund in his name. (https://www.shrineofremembrance.com).
