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Colton Drollinger
Follower of Christ. Husband to Katelyn. Lover of dogs, coffee, and sports.
Intro
Co-owner and founder at GC Riley & Company
Studied Environmental Plant Science at Missouri State University
Went to Pierce City High School
Studied at Southwest Baptist University
Lives in Springfield, Missouri
From Pierce City, Missouri
Married to Katelyn Renae Drollinger
Started school at Missouri State University 2015
Started new job at GC Riley & Company January 1, 2019
Graduated from Missouri State University November 30, 2108
College - Environmental Plant Science
KATELYN AND COLTON
July 21, 2018 - Pacific, MO
328 days to go!
OUR STORY
HOW THEY MET
If you asked Colton and Katelyn to tell you how they met, you might end up with two different versions. Colton remembers exactly when he first saw Katelyn... but her story starts a little later. The two both attended Southwest Baptist University, Katelyn was a junior and Colton was a freshman. Katelyn was working on a group project with her friend Alex... Alex just so happened to be engaged to Colton's roommate, Pierce. Pierce and Colton came to visit with Alex, but Katelyn was getting her laptop fixed by an IT guy. . . and Colton (being a man who tends to assume things) thought that guy was Katelyn's boyfriend and like a gentleman he thought he was being, didn't say a word to her.
Fast forward a few months, Katelyn and Colton have a mutual friend on Instagram. This friend posted a picture of himself with a few other guys, one who happened to be Colton. Katelyn, saw this picture of Colton and decided to stalk him on social media. When you attend a small private school, it's surprising when you find someone you don't know. Anyways, Katelyn quickly found out that she and Colton shared many of the same interests. They both loved Jesus, sports, and the Saint Louis Cardinals. Colton messaged Katelyn on Facebook and after Katelyn talked to her friend Alex about Colton and realized he was a God-loving, funny, and sweet guy, Katelyn accepted Colton's offer to hangout and go on a date. Colton and Katelyn went on a walk and to Andy's on their first date. Then on March 20th, 2016, when the two were at the top of Tower 21, Colton asked Katelyn to be his girlfriend... and of course, she said yes!
Since then, Katelyn and Colton have loved traveling, adventuring, and serving the Lord together. In November of 2016, Colton and Katelyn became fur-parents to a Dalmatian named Krypto. He has kept the couple busy and entertained since then!
For their entire lives up to this point, Colton and Katelyn have been praying for the Lord to send them each a spouse who loves the Lord and serves others. Shortly after they met each other, they both realized that God had answered their prayers. They began to talk of getting married and spending the rest of their lives together.
On June 26th, 2017, Colton asked Katelyn to marry him, in a way that every girl would dream of. Colton, along with 12 wedding vendors, helped to make this surprise fairytale proposal become a reality. Katelyn and Colton are so excited to share the story of how the incredible and unforgettable day happened and would love for you to head over to this website for more details on the surprise proposal!
To see an amazing and touching recap of the proposal, click here for a sneak pic video!
Colton and Katelyn are so excited to start this new journey in their relationship as they become ONE (Mark 10:8) . July 21st, 2018 cannot come soon enough!
July 21st isn't just any ole' date. Grandpa Wilson was an extraordinary man who loved the Lord more than anything, humbled himself, and always shared Christ's love and message with others. Katelyn and so many others have been impacted by Joe's love and faith. Though he won't be physically present on this special day, his love, legacy, and spirit is always felt. Katelyn chose July 21st as a way to honor and celebrate the life of her Grandpa Wilson. Though Colton and Joe never met, Katelyn knows her grandpa would have definitely approved of the "Bo" as he liked to say.
Pa's favorite verse: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
Papa Joe Wilson : July 21st, 1945 - June 10th, 2012
- Upcoming marriage of Katelyn Evans and Colton Drollinger, July 21, 2018 in Pacific, MO
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