Melvin DeWayne Postlewait went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 25, 2025, at 93 years old. Melvin was born on April 15, 1932, in Pueblo, Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cloyd C. Postlewait; mother, Mary M. Postlewait; sisters, Majorie Baily and Elenor Scott; brother, Loren Postlewait; and grandson, Stephen Stewart.
Melvin is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jacqueline D. Postlewait; his 5 children: Cynthia (David) Jacobs, LaDawn (Steven) Baity, Dianna (Nick) Zaiger, Larry (Debbie) Postlewait and Wendy Mikel; and his sister, Kathy Ann Willy. He had 12 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; 27 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great- grandchildren.
He went to Centennial High School and graduated in 1970 from Southern Colorado State College with a bachelor’s degree in history. Melvin owned the Spudnut Donut Shop in Pueblo and later the Sonic Drive Inn in Fountain, Colorado.
Melvin was a Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corps for 3 years, and 13 years in the Marine Corps Reserves. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his actions in Korea (still carries the bullet in his chest), and the Korean Medal of Peace given to him by the Korean Diplomat in Washington D.C. Melvin was also on the Bereavement Committee for the Marine Corps League and Chaplain at the Purple Heart.
Melvin liked fishing and gold panning, he was an influential part of the Republican Party for many years.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00AM, on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Anchor Church, 802 Bonfoy Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. Final resting place and Marine Corps sendoff will follow the service at 12:00PM at the Pikes Peak National Veterans Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925. Reception following the burial will be held at the Purple Heart Club, 2 Carson Circle, Fountain, Colorado 80817.
In lieu of flowers please donate to either the Marine Corps League or the Purple Heart College Fund in his name.
I’m sorry for ur loss he was such a n awesome man…. I appreciate everything he has done for my family and I will miss him love u melvin
Melvin will be missed. I had the privilege of knowing him as a veteran and through his involvement in the community. He was always smiling and had kind words for all he met. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Rest in peace, dear Melvin.