Melvin John Wynia

After high school, Melvin participated in the rodeo circuit as a bull rider, until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. While serving in the Korean War he was a helicopter pilot.

After his discharge, Melvin came to Colorado and moved his way up the ladder at Salt Creek Freight Ways. He met Therese Ellis at his job and they were married in 1985. Melvin worked as a pen rider for Monfort Feed Lots.

After attending an auction and seeing longhorn cattle, Melvin started raising them. His heart was as a cowboy.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Therese Wynia of Kersey; son, Gregg Wynia of Evans, CO; daughter, Michell (Randy) Wood of Bayard, IA; step-sons, Frank O'Brien of Fort Collins, CO, Robert O'Brien of Fort Collins and Chris (Shari) O'Brien of Casper, WY; grandchildren, Patrick Wynia of Evans, Justin Wynia of Des Moines, IA, and Tasha Jones of Casper; step-grandchildren, Scott (Cassie) Guenther of Casper and Jackie (Jared) Adamson of Windsor, CO; great-grandchildren, Quinn Wynia of Colorado Springs, CO, Bailey Wynia of Livermore, CO, and Lucas, Dylon, Austin and Mariah Jones all of Casper; step-great-grandchildren, Rylee and Calyn Guenther both of Casper and Joselyn and Jaxton Adamson both of Windsor; sister, Betty Bishop of Hutchinson, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a son.

A Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2023 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. both at the Northern Colorado Cowboy Church, 33131 HWY 85 Lucerne CO 80646. Interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver.