Morris Dane Colbert, 61, of Troy Missouri, passed away peacefully,  on Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 at Barnes/Jewish Hospital in St Louis, MO, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 11, 1964 in Troy MO to Billie Joe and Betty Jean (Morris) Colbert. Dane grew up with his two older siblings, Mark and Deb. He excelled at sports and played football and basketball in high school. He graduated in 1982 and soon after, enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served with the 82nd and 101st Airborne. He was a member of Special Forces, his area of operation was in Grenada and Panama, Central America.

During his time in the Army, he found he had a knack for navigation and mapping. He studied, tested and acquired his PLS, and became a Professional Land Surveyor for the State of Missouri. In 2015 he formed his own company, All American Land Surveying. He was a surveyor for 33 years.

Dane was married to Patty Burton. Together they traveled extensively, mostly to the Caribbean islands, and Central America, making lifetime memories together. He was a Master Scuba Diving Instructor, great golfer, a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge in Troy MO, served as Alderman for 6 years for the City of Troy, and was a member of the Hawk Point VFW Post 7560. He loved college football and they tried to attend every Bowl Game that his beloved Mizzou football team was in.

Surviving are his devoted wife, Patty Burton; his loving daughters Kierston Colbert, Callie and husband Graham Leslie; sister Deb and husband Dan Wallace; sister-in-law Debra Colbert; his loving grandsons: Max, Waylon and Archer; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mark Colbert

Visitation scheduled on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 12 noon until 4 pm at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes and Crematory, Troy MO, (1636)528-8244.

Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation or Humane Society-St. Charles Co. c/o McCoy Blossom Funeral homes and crematory, 1304 Boone St, Troy MO 63379

Family and friends are invited to sign our online guest book at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com