Colin Keith Dehner Obituary (1955 - 2023)

The family of Mr. Colin Dehner invites you to attend services virtually by clicking on the link below: Hyperlink: Mr. Colin Dehner ~ Celebration of Life Live Stream Copy & Paste Link Here: https://boxcast.tv/view/colin-k-dehners-celebration-of-life-service-jrcba8dlwp0dl6qrmey2 El Shaddai Ministries Community Church (785-232-5754) will be in charge of streaming. Colin Keith Dehner graced the world with his presence on August 13, 1955. He was the son of Nolan and Grace (Dultmeier) Dehner and a wonderful brother to Victoria, Darcy, and Jennifer. Colin lived his life as an authentic person whether in work, family life, or friendships. If you knew Colin, you enjoyed his great sense of humor and his love and acceptance of people regardless of their status in life. The most important thing that can be said of Colin is that he loved God with everything he had. He didn't just talk the talk, he walked the walk. He was more interested in his relationship with God than a religion, and he did his best to live a life that reflected just how much God loves people. At his passing, he was wearing a wrist band that simply stated, "Love God, Love People, Serve." This sums up what Colin believed. There is nothing you can ever do and no place you can ever go where God's love and forgiveness isn't available to you. Those of you who worked with Colin in the construction industry were respected by him. He would talk often about how impressed he was with the different craftsman through the years who would teach him all of the ins and outs of the building process. He especially talked about how much he appreciated those who were willing to give him a chance to develop his craft. He regarded his family, the Dultmeiers, and especially his cousin Chuck, as people who he could rely on to help him learn and grow and develop both in his craft and in business. You were greatly loved and appreciated by him. Colin loved his church family at El Shaddai Ministries and served in a tangible way. Every area in the church facility has his craftsmanship and expertise on display. He served because he loved God and he loved people. Colin was a faithful and loving husband for 38 years and 10 months. He married Jeanna Roberts on August 18, 1984, and they were blessed with two incredible sons, Eric and Aaron. He was respected and honored by his sons and they considered him to the be the best father ever. Clearly, one of Colin's favorite titles was that of Papa. Brielle, Kalem, Jaydyn, and Jenna all experienced the unconditional love of a grandfather who was always there for them. Colin is survived by his wife, sons, mother, siblings, grandchildren, his favorite mother-in-love (Nancy Roberts), brother-in-law Steve Roberts (Jodi), and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. While we grieve deeply and cannot imagine life without Colin, we still have hope because we share the same faith in God that Colin had. We understand that while everyday is another day further from our last moment with him, we also know that we are one day closer to seeing him again in Heaven. May you all have the peace and hope that we share because of Jesus. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes monetary contributions as an extension of your sympathy. Please mail contributions to El Shaddai Ministries 920 SE Sherman Topeka KS 66607; checks payable to Jeanna Dehner.