Gerald Adrian

Gerald L. “Tim” Adrian, 96, of Colby, passed away Saturday morning, October 3, 2020 at Citizens Medical Center, Colby, KS. He was born July 15, 1924, in Sheridan County, KS to John and Marie (Tucker) Adrian.

He married Mary Lou Wallace on March 9, 1947. Tim tilled the soil to raise crops and raised cattle in his adult years. In addition; he was the manager of the High Plains Coop, in Colby, co-owner and manager of the West Sale Barn, in Norton, KS and was a realtor and appraiser for Farm and Ranch Realty in Colby.

Tim was a proud WWII veteran and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, serving as commander for both organizations.

Tim is survived by his son, Gary, of Colby; grandchildren, Brian Schulze, of Norton, Brandon (Teresa) Schulze, of Norton and Carey (Brian) Steinhauer, Sutton, NE; great-grandchildren, Adrien Follum, Sutton, NE, Tymerie and Shane Steinhauer, Sutton, NE and Kadon Schulze, Norton and sister Rosemary Gordon, of Dallas, TX. Tim will also be missed by four nephews and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou; parents, John and Marie Adrian; daughter Rosalie Schulze; brothers Duane and Murray and a nephew, Delmer Wallace.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Thomas County Fair Board, Prairie Museum or the Norton FFA and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Due to concerns with Covid-19, it would be understandable for mourners to attend the graveside service instead of the funeral.