Brian Lee Matlack, 65, of Burrton, passed away on August 17, 2019, doing what he loved, camping in the Colorado mountains. He was born on September 11, 1953, to Wayne and Elizabeth Matlack.

Brian graduated from Burrton High School in 1972. He entered the Air Force in 1973 and served as a Titan II Missile Mechanic until his honorable discharge as Sergeant in 1977. He was a long term employee of Stinger.

Brian was a published author of two books and his hobbies included songwriting, singing, playing guitar, woodworking, traveling, and his greatest joy was spoiling his grandkids.

Brian married the love of his life, Debra Matlack (Sisco), on April 3, 1972.

He is survived by: his wife of 47 years; son, Don Matlack; son, Wayne Matlack and wife Heather; granddaughter, Kaylene Matlack; grandson, Troy Matlack; brother, Larry Matlack and wife Betty; brother, Bill Matlack; sister, Crystal Koehn and husband Tony; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and sibling-in-laws.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Dan Matlack; brother, Stan Matlack and wife, Vel; sister-in-law, Melissa Matlack; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Mary Tate.

Cremation has taken place at Crippin’s Funeral Home in Montrose, Colorado. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 11303 E Longview Rd, Burrton, KS 67020.