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Joanne Colter Obituary

Colter, Joanne (Nee Perry) Of Wauwatosa. Formerly of Chicago Heights, IL. Born to Eternal Life Friday, February 12, 2010, at age 75. Dear mother of Timothy (Debra) Colter, Kelly (Timothy) Doman and Gina Colter. Loving grandmother of Alex, Annika, Camden, Katherine and Patrick. Dear sister of Rosetta (Ray) Corradetti. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Joanne was a graduate of Mount Mary College and a retired Milwaukee Public School Teacher, where she taught elementary school and was a reading specialist. Visitation Tuesday, February 16, from 4:30 PM until time of Service at 6:30 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for the establishment of an educational scholarship fund.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 15, 2010.

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Susan Ketterhagen (Rozga)

February 24, 2010

As a new teacher at Holmes, Joan took me under her wing. She had a great sense of humor, and was a lot of fun to be around. I am sure my life is richer because of my encounters with her. I am so sorry for your loss.

Rozanne Schmidtlein

February 16, 2010

Joan and I taught together at O.W. Holmes. She was alot of fun to be around as well as a wonderful teacher. May I extend my deepest sympathy to all of her family.

February 15, 2010

Tim....our thoughts and prayers are with you and Deb....too much grief to soon for all....Rich and Sue

Helen Albert

February 15, 2010

Tim, Kelly and Gina - Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families while you cope with the loss of your dear mother. I was saddened to see the death notice in this morning's Journal. I regret that we will be unable to attend the wake or funeral tomorrow evening but we send our deepest sympathy to all of you! My regret is that I did a lousy job of keeping in touch with your Mom during the past many years! Jeanne Finn has always kept me posted - I'm grateful for that. It is hard enough to lose one's parent, but you have lost both of your parents in recent months. We are sorry about that. May you be given strength to cope with both losses in so short a time. God bless all of you and your families!
John and Helen Albert

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