Earl Dean Resner, 75, died May 29, 2013 at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born March 2, 1938 at Barton County, Kansas, the son of Edmund and Amelia (Wegele) Resner. He was baptized as an infant at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas. He was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, Kansas. He married Anita Marlene Robertson June 7, 1959 at Great Bend. She died July 26, 1970. He then married Betty Keck in 1972 and were later divorced. A Grand Junction resident since 1972, coming from Colby and Great Bend, Mr. Resner was parts manager for John Deere and Gibson Titus and Stafford, Great Bend; and was a tools salesman for Snap-on Tools and Mac Tool in Colby and Junction City. He was a United States Navy veteran. Mr. Resner was a member of Western Slope ATV Club and was a charter member of the Grand Junction Snowmobile Club. He enjoyed traveling, restoring antique tractors, and attending tractor shows and pulls. Survivors include two sisters: Frances Maier, Russell, Kansas; and Norma Wiedeman, Hutchinson, Kansas; one brother, Robert Resner; his companion Barbara Grace, Grand Junction; and one step-son, Kim Laghlin, Vernal, Utah. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilmer Resner, Clarence Resner and Clinton Resner. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home with the Reverend James A. Strasen officiating. Burial with military rites by the United States Navy Honor Guard will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, in care of the funeral home.