ELLINWOOD — Colin Joseph Miller, 30, died unexpectedly Dec. 16, 2024.  He was born March 7, 1994, in Great Bend, to Kelly Dean and Fawnia Renee (Nagel) Miller.  

Colin graduated from Ellinwood High School in 2012 and K-State in December 2016. During high school, he was a member of the Scholar’s Bowl, FFA, and participated in tennis, track, cross country, power lifting, and golf. Colin was also an active member of Ellinwood Energizers 4-H Club for 12 years. He enjoyed helping his grandfather, dad, and brother on the family farm, but his true passion was that of an entrepreneur. Colin was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ellinwood. 

Colin is survived by his mother, Fawnia Miller; brother, Saul Miller (Colbi); niece, Brooke Monet Miller; maternal grandmother, Pat (Lewis) Nagel; paternal grandmother, Phyllis (Alpers) Miller; aunt, Marci Nagel (Jody Sanders); and numerous friends and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Kelly Miller; paternal grandfather, George Miller, Jr.; and maternal grandfather, Terry Nagel.

Celebration of Life service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 512 N. Wilhelm Avenue, Ellinwood, with the Reverends Kenton Abbott and Tom Thierfelder officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Community Foundation (for the Colin J. Miller Memorial Fund to support those dealing with addiction and depression) or Ellinwood Chamber (for the benefit of the Ellinwood Digital Sign), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501. 

Those that knew Colin were aware of his struggles. Through the peaks and valleys of his life, he was loved unconditionally. We know he no longer is struggling, and find comfort that he is at peace. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson and Minnis Funeral Home, Ellinwood are assisting the family. 

Funeral arrangements provided by

Elliott Mortuary

1219 N. Main

Hutchinson, KS  67501

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Dec. 28, 2024