Doyle Lee Smelker's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2025 in Stratton, Colorado

Doyle Lee Smelker

September 13, 1944 - April 18, 2025 (80 years old)

Stratton, Colorado

Doyle Lee Smelker's obituary , Passed away on April 18, 2025 in Stratton, Colorado

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Koons-Russell Funeral Home

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Doyle Lee Smelker

September 13, 1944 - April 18, 2025 (80 years old)

Stratton, Colorado

Doyle Lee Smelker Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Doyle Lee Smelker of Stratton, Colorado, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Doyle Lee left this world on April 18, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Doyle Lee Smelker to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivan Smelker (Doyle) and Wilma Smelker (Schaal); his siblings, Gerald Smelker, Gladys Norman (Harry), Charles Smelker (Marilyn) and Dolores Rehor; and his daughter Jennifer Wells.

He is survived by: his wife Christina Marie Lacey; his children, Scott Smelker (Larisa), Christy Wretling (Stephen), Nathan Smelker (Tiffany), Nancy Stevens (Craig) and Kaitlyn Kishbaugh (Carl); his son-in-law Adam Wells; and his siblings-in-law, Lela Smelker and Lee Roy Rehor. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made out to the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church or to the Stratton Alumni Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Koons-Russell Funeral Home



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Thu

Apr 24

Visitation

St. Charles of Borromeo Catholic Church
513 Colorado Ave, Stratton, CO 80836

Thu

Apr 24

Rosary

St. Charles of Borromeo Catholic Church
513 Colorado Ave, Stratton, CO 80836

Fri

Apr 25

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Charles of Borromeo Catholic Church
513 Colorado Ave, Stratton, CO 80836

Fri

Apr 25

Burial

Claremont Cemetery Cemetery

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