Dylan Fulton
April 7, 1998 ~ September 12, 2018
In lieu of flowers, the family will establish a memorial in Dylan’s honor.
Dylan Wilson Fulton, 20, of St. Lawrence, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Celebration of Dylan’s life was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Miller High School Armory. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miller. Visitation began at 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018 followed by a 5:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the Miller Community Center in Miller.
Dylan Wilson Fulton was born April 7, 1998 in Pierre, SD to Paul and Kayleen (Wyly) Fulton, joining big brother, Wyatt Paul. His sisters, Mackayln Rae and Jenna Marie completed their family. Dylan grew up on the Fulton Ranch working alongside his dad, uncle, siblings, cousins, and grandparents. He also enjoyed going to help at grandpa and grandma Wyly’s ranch to work cattle with the Wyly cousins and uncles. He always made work a fun time.
He graduated co-valedictorian from Miller High School in May, 2017 and was a blood donor in honor of his cousins. He had a 4.0 GPA and then went on to further his education at the University of Minnesota to study animal science. He was so excited and he was so ready. He made the decision two weeks before leaving home to join Alpha Gamma Rho, an ag fraternity and held the office of Vice Noble Ruler of Scholarships. He also was the Gopher Dairy Barn Assistant Manager at the Minnesota State Fair, and just became the Sheep Barn Manager at the U of MN; beginning his work in the sheep barn during his second semester of college. It was a great fit for him. He loved it all as well as his AGR brothers. He immediately became involved which gave him leadership opportunities. At the U of MN, he was on the Dean’s List both semesters with a 4.0 GPA.
In junior high and high school, he was involved in 4-H rodeo, FFA, school plays, cross country, track, basketball, S.D. High School Rodeo, co-director of the spring play, FCCLA, honor roll, class officer, and National Honor Society. Dylan required very little sleep so when he was younger, he spent countless hours late into the night reading. He was often compared to his uncle, Neil Fulton, and great uncle, James Wyly; who are both lawyers.
In FFA, he was an officer. He and his team qualified for Nationals in Farm Business Management, where he placed 1st individually at the state convention. At sporting events, he would often get in front of the crowd and motivate them to support the Miller Rustlers.
He loved spending time with any animals. During high school he had a flock of chickens and kept his mom and sometimes grandmas and aunt Susan stocked in eggs. Dylan was a hardworking, responsible, peacemaking, animal loving, family orientated, fun-loving, witty goofball! He had an infectious personality. You were either his friend or his frenemy.
Blessed to have shared in his life are his parents, Paul and Kayleen Fulton; siblings: Wyatt, Mackayln, and Jenna Fulton; paternal grandparents, Tex and Annie Fulton; maternal grandparents; Mack and Karen Wyly; aunts and uncles, 21 cousins; a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Art and Mary Cowan, Harley and Pearl Fulton, Wilson and Iva Wyly and Cliff and Eunice Small; and uncle, Brian Fulton.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Dylan’s arrangements.
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I am heartbroken right now for the Fulton Family. I dont know what happened but feel like a child of any of us parents being taken too soon is a shock and unbelievable . There are no words that can make things any better just know I am so sorry.
I am so sorry, prayers and thoughts to you.
Our deepest sympathy to the Fulton family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Our hearts ache for you and all who love Dylan. Prayers surrounding all of you. Sam, Tammy, Tyler and Tanner Carr
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Our Thoughts and Prayers to you all
Prayers for strength to help you through this time of sorrow. Holly Kahle, Karsyn and Kailen Krause
So sorry for your loss
So very sorry for your loss. We will all be keeping you close in our prayers. Allan and Mary and the Knippling Krew.
Thinking of all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Very very sorry Prayers for strdngth during this difficult time
We are so very sorry to hear of your family’s great loss, Fultons. There is nothing that can describe this pain and heartbreak–though many will try. May you continue to be surrounded by the love, prayers, and comfort of so many who share this loss…..Take care of yourselves as you begin to try to put your lives back together with a very important piece missing. You are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. I’m just so sorry…. Wisdom 4: 7-10 & 13-15 But the righteous man, though he die early, will be at rest. For old age is not honored for length of time, nor measured by number of years but understanding is gray hair for men, and a blameless life is ripe old age…. Being perfected in a short time, he fulfilled long years; for his soul was pleasing to the Lord, therefore he took him quickly from the midst of wickedness. Yet the peoples saw and did not understand, nor take such a thing to heart, that God’s grace and mercy are with his elect, and he watches over his holy ones. Love, Lynn, Mark, and Scott Senftner Onida, SD
We are sorry for you loss He was a great kid. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
“No amount of words can express the pain that you are going through. We are sending you love and prayers and hope you are able to find strength during this dark time.”
As an AGR Chapter Adviser, I am deeply saddened for your loss. My prayers of support and peace are with you during this difficult time. Regards, Jim Hagar
Fulton Family – I was saddened to hear of the loss of Dylan. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hugs for all of you. – Sharon Brueggeman
Fulton family, I am so sorry to hear of Dylan’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and comfort.
I am so sorry and sad to hear this. Please know you are all in my prayers. Sending you all warm hugs and healing, remember all of the wonderful memories.
I am so sorry for your loss. Dylan was smart and good. A combination not always seen. My thoughts and prayers with you.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not have the pleasure of knowing your son. My son attends University of Minnesota. I hope you are able to find comfort in knowing that his story and accomplishments will be shared for many years. My thoughts are with you.
I didn’t know Dylan personally, but was close with many of the AGR brothers in college. I am so sorry for your loss, as well as the loss of on of their brothers. Please know we are here for you! From, A Beta of Clovia alumnus
I didn’t know him but a lot of people talked about him and said he was a very nice kid. I’m just giving my deepest condolences and I’m truly sorry for your guyses loss
I do not know any of you but my heart hurts for all who lovehim. He sounds like he was an amazing young man. Life is so uncertain…I can’t imagine your pain and loss. I buried a still born baby boy in 2011..I never met him…never fed him..cuddled him..bathed him…made his booboo s better…but I loved him..so…I can only imagine your pain…and sorrow. .may God help you all through this time and help you to continue to go on each day Andrea
I do not know you or your family but as a mother of a young adult man it is hard to understand why this beautiful child of yours is gone too soon. Know that people care. Sending strength and hope that you find a way toward peace. May God hold your son in his arms in protection until you meet again.
It is hard to comprehend the loss of a young man such as Dylan. Lori and I are saddened by the void in your lives and assure you that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your family is an example of all that is good and kind in the world.
Kayleen & family, So very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Take care & God Bless!
Kayleen and family, So sorry to hear about your loss. I did not know Dylan but I’ve known your wonderful family for many years. I moved away from the Pierre area 50 years ago. Your dad and mother were friends of ours from way back. I just want you to know that you and family are in my prayers and thought at this most tragic time. Please rely on family and friends at this sad time and know you are loved. May God bless Dlyan and be with you in these trying times.
Kayleen, I am so so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. May God bless and care for you and all of your family beyond measure, now and always. Karen Bergren Allison, Dallas TX
Mac and Karen: My sincere empathy for your loss. This poem has comforted many people. Death Is Nothing At All By Henry Scott-Holland Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why would I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again! May your pain ease knowing that you will reunite with each other again.
My daughter Laura got to know Dylan at the university of MN last year and remarked how nice, humorous and friendly he was. She feels very bad for him and all of your family. Bill Wetering
My deepest sympathy to the Fulton family. I will remember with great fondness this wonderful family. God send his strength to each of you. I will keep you all in my daily prayers. Sue Johannsen
My deepest sympathy to the Fulton family. I spent lots of time at the Fulton Ranch (and with the Fulton family) when my Dad worked there in the 70’s. I have very fond memories of those times. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
My sympathies to you all. Our old enemy, death, is still taking some of our best every day. I hope your hearts are comforted by God’s promise to do away with death, and to bring back to life all who have died. Revelation 21, verses 3 and 4.
Our deepest condolences to all of Dylan’s family. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God Bless.
Our deepest sympathies and prayers for you at this time.
Our deepest sympathies for the whole Fulton family. Prayers to you all, Jody and Kaylee
Our deepest sympathy at this time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy. Our hearts ache for you all and we will be lifting you up in prayer.
Please accept our sympathy at this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. A cowboy rides in Heaven Roped by Our Father’s hand To dwell amid the angels Within the Promised Land His spirit lies within you The lives on earth he blessed. Hold each gentle memory In Your hearts ,evermore Until this special cowboy Greets you at Heaven’s Door.
Thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
To Dylan’s family & friends: although I do not know your loved one, I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I myself have a nephew named Dylan also attending the U of M and it breaks my heart. Please note that there are people that are praying for you. And I am one of them. May be carried by the good memories of Dylan and let them carry you through these upcoming days weeks and months. In His Love, Kristin Larson
To Dylan’s Family and Friends; my sincere sympathy on the loss of Dylan. I worked with Dylan in the sheep barn and was an AGR brother. He was a good friend and will be missed. Sorry that I can not make it to the services, my thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Josef M. Pettit
To Dylan’s family: I am so very sorry for your loss. My son Alex was an AGR brother of Dylan’s for the past 2 years, both having graduated in 2017. I know Dylan will be missed by Alex and all his AGR brothers. They are a great group of young men. May God give you strength during this time if need. Fly high Dylan. Respectfully The Krueger family
Very sorry. Thinking of you and praying for you.
Words cannot express the sorrow and pain and heartache you are all going through. Just know that you are in our prayers and thoughts daily. Dylan was a great young man and thought highly of by so many! May our Lord comfort you and surround you with his love now and always!!
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you!!
Just want you to know that even tho I do not know the Fulton family personally, I am a friend of Janet Heine and family and you have my deepest sympathy. Keep the faith and know that you have alot of prayers coming your way.
Mack and Karen and wonderful family. Yours is the extended family of love and caring and no words can fill the hole in your hearts so I am sending all my love to all of you.
May Dylan rest in the peace of the Lord and enjoy the beauty of God’s presence forever. Sincere sympathy to his parents and siblings and the entire Family. May your faith be a comfort and consolation to you. I will remember Dylan at Mass on Saturday. God love you all.
My name is Alex and, although I didn’t know Dylan personally, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. The Bible can offer great comfort in these difficult times. When Jesus was on earth he spoke about a wonderful time when we will see our dead loved ones again. This promise can be found at John 5:28,29. I hope you find comfort in these words. If you would like to learn more about the resurrection or the condition of the dead, please visit jw.org. Once again I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
No words will bring your son back, thinking of you and your family in your time of loss.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Dylan’s entire family and friends. Though we did not know him, our son Brady got to know him through their shared friendly rivalry between FarmHouse and AGR and has spoken so highly of him. His absence has left a shadow there that only time can slowly burn away. May fond memories of times spent together warm your hearts and replenish your spirit in the days and weeks to come. God’s peace be with you.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kayleen, Paul, & family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Dylan. We pray for God’s loving care to help you through this very difficult time. Luv & hugs from the Kirkpatrick’s.
Paul, Kayleen and family, there are no words to express the sorrow we feel! Our prayer is that God will comfort you as only He can. Sending our love.
To all of you my thoughts and prayers are with you. Kayleen and Paul my mother always said there’s nothing harder than losing a child and having been there 3 times with them during their life I know that this is true. When my grandmother passed away I was told no one ever really dies they live on and all who love them and Dylan will forever live on in each and everyone of your lives. If there’s anything I can do don’t be afraid to ask several and Pierre do have my phone number and my address. May the power of Christ keep you safe and lift you up.
Wyatt and family – my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. – Donna Freidrichs Watertown Radio (KDLO)
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I can’t find words but want you to know I send you the deepest sympathy, and pray to our Lord for peace with this unimaginable loss.
It was a privledge and honor to have Dylan in my music classes when he was younger and having him in classes I subbed in later. My prayers r with all of u during this troubling time. May the Lord b with all of u in a Mighty way. In Christ, Carol Jones
Our thoughts and prayers for your family for a young man called home. Words cannot express but please know our prayers are with you thru these difficult times.
Our thoughts and prayers to Dylan’s family. A fine young man, no doubt. We are so sorry for your loss.
Fulton Family- our thoughts & prayers are with you. Our son Noah was a friend & AGR brother of Dylan. We were blessed to experience his contagious smile & wit firsthand. Our heartfelt condolences- The Buraglio Family
To the Fulton Family, Just know that we are thinking of you at this time. May the memories and love of Dylan sustain you and may Gods love guide you moving forward.
We are so sorry for the loss of your son .