Colt Eugene Allery, age 29, of St. John, ND, a Deputy for the Rolette County Sheriff's Office, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 near Belcourt, ND, a true hero among us, due to injuries suffered selflessly defending his community in the line of duty.

He was born February 26, 1987 in Belcourt, ND to Carol Lea Allery and George F Hall Sr. His mother passed when he was 7 years old, and he was raised by his grandparents, Gene & Rita Allery in St. John, ND. Colt attended the St. John school, and later received his GED. He received his EMT certificate from Turtle Mountain Community College. He had a passion for helping people, and soon realized his love for law enforcement. In 2011, he became a Correctional Officer for Rolette County. It didn't take long before he worked his way up to officer. On August 22, 2014, Colt graduated as part of the 119th Basic Training Program from the North Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy in Bismarck, ND. He began his work with Rolla Police Department and spent time with the Turtle Mountain Tribal Police Department. He was currently employed with Rolette County Sheriff's Department, where he gave the ultimate sacrifice.

In 2006, he married Rikkanda. Together they had 3 children Xander, Landan, and Rhianda. They later divorced. Colt met the love of his life, Alexandria, in 2013. Together they had a son, Zennon and Colt gained a step-daughter, Zandria. Colt was happiest doing for others, especially his family and friends. He enjoyed playing darts, cribbage and Xbox live, the bands Five Finger Death Punch and Avenged Sevenfold, the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dodge Ram Trucks. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, although he was holding out for the big buck. He was always smiling and always up to try something crazy.

He is survived by his fiancé, Alexandria of Belcourt; children, Xander, Landan, Zandria, Rhianda, and Zennon; grandparents, Gene & Rita Allery of St. John; Peggy DeCoteau of Belcourt, and Charles Hall of Belcourt; father, George of Rolla; uncle, Brian Allery of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Derrick LaFromboise of Belcourt, George Hall Jr. of Belcourt, and Shaun (Shyleen) Hall of Grand Forks; sister, Amanda Hall of Belcourt; and niece, Carol Hall of Grand Forks.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Lea Allery.

A visitation will begin 5 PM on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Turtle Mountain Community College Auditorium, Belcourt, ND with a Rosary Service at 7 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Turtle Mountain Community College Auditorium, Belcourt, ND with Fr. Fred Alexander and Fr. Jeff Eppler S.O.L.T. presiding. A burial will be held at the St. John City Cemetery, St. John, ND in the spring. Following funeral services a meal will be held in Colt's honor at the Skydancer Casino, Belcourt, ND.

Colt's family would like to express our sincere appreciation for the overwhelming support and many acts of kindness from the community, local leaders, and all his brothers and sisters in blue during this difficult time.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.