Final Salute

Clayton C. Coulson, 99 died May 20, 2026 in Clay Center, KS. He was born on April 8, 1927 in Clay County, the son of Vernon and Edna (Gfeller) Coulson. After graduating high school, he served as a Seabee in the US Navy during WWII. Clayton married Marjorie Reilly on April 8, 1951. He worked as a mechanic for KDOT for over 38 years, retiring in 1988. Clayton enjoyed farming with his father, his son, and his grandsons. He enjoyed meeting people and visiting with them. Clayton had many hobbies through the years including water skiing, riding motorcycles, working on antique gas engines, and tinkering in his shop. He helped work on the Central Branch Railroad cars in Waterville. In later years, he enjoyed watching “How to” videos on YouTube. Clayton was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge and American Legion, all of Clay Center. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Jeff Coulson.

Survivors:

Wife: Marjorie Coulson

Daughter: Janet Coulson

Grandson: Matthew and wife Becky Coulson

Grandson: Ryan and wife Caitlin Coulson

Great-grandchildren: Eli, Ty, Emma, Bri, Ada, Paige, Grant

Daughter-in-Law: Sandy Coulson

Funeral Services: 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Minister: Rev. Scott Lingle

Burial: Athelstane Cemetery, Clay County, Kansas

Visitation: Tuesday, May 26, from 9AM until service time at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials: First Presbyterian Church or Clay Center Carnagie Library c/o the funeral home