MELVERN, Kan. – Marlin Keith Orear, 70, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kan. He was born June 17, 1955, in Topeka, the oldest son of Joyce Nadine (Haynes) Orear and Keith Deloit Orear.
Marlin had lived and attended school in Topeka until third grade, and then later the family made their home in Melvern, Kan. Marlin graduated from Melvern High School in 1973.
Marlin was united in marriage to the love of his life, Christine Renee Rice, Sept. 7, 1973, at the Church of God, in Melvern. To this union three children were born, Jerrad, Don and Amy.
Marlin was the Melvern town marshal for 16 years, and retired from Ottawa Coop Melvern branch after 25 years. After retirement, Marlin and Christine were the groundskeepers for the Melvern and Sutton cemeteries.
Marlin was an avid MOPAR fan, he loved anything that had to do with automobiles, horses, and guns. Marlin could talk about cars and trucks to anyone! You could always find Marlin supporting his children, family, and grandchildren by attending sporting and school related activities. He absolutely cherished his time with his family and was known to always be seen with his love, Christine, hand in hand.
Marlin was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce and Keith; and a brother, Kevin Orear.
Marlin is survived by his wife of 52 years, Christine; three children, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Jerrad (Dia) Orear, Williamsburg, Kan., Christian, Chase (Dakotah), Conner, Corban, and Camden, Don (Sheri) Orear, Iola, Kan., Gage (Tilar) Cleaver, Wells, McKayli (Levi) Isch, Theodore, and McKenna (Zack) Orear, and Amy (Matt) Lacey, Melvern, Olivia and Ava; two brothers, Rusty (Adeana) Orear, Halstead, Kan., and Chris Orear, Melvern; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Mt. Pleasant Community Church, southeast of Lyndon. Burial will be in the Melvern Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feltner Funeral Home, Lyndon.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Melvern Cemetery, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
