GREAT BEND — Troy Brandon Meitler, 48, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. 
He was born Oct. 5, 1969 in Great Bend, Kansas, where he lived and worked in concrete construction.
He was a member of The Father’s House Church in Hutchinson, Kansas. Troy had a loving family, enjoyed cat fishing, and spending time with his grandkids. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren and will be missed dearly by many.
Survivors include his mother, Judi Fry; his father Dick (Cindy) Meitler; his wife, Shelly Meitler; two sons, Stepphen Meitler, Sheldon (Becca) Meitler; two grandchildren, Rylie and Rein Meitler; two brothers, Shane and Trevor (Angie) Meitler; one sister, Amy (Raymond) Gier; a niece, Audrianna Bender; and numerous other family members. He was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Meitler; and, one sister, Karen Bender.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at The Father’s House, 1505 E. 20th, Hutchinson, Kansas. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. at the Great Bend Cemetery, 4500 Broadway Avenue, Great Bend, Kansas. Memorials may be sent to Old Mission – Heritage Funeral Home, 528 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas.Funeral arrangements provided by
Old Mission – Heritage Funeral Home 
528 N. Main 
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 24, 2018