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Joyce Colbath Obituary
Joyce was born April 12, 1931 in Sheboygan to the late Louis and Mary (Shafer) Jakum. She graduated from North High School in 1950. On March 31, 1951 she married Richard Colbath Sr. at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Sheboygan.
She was a life long member of St. Dominic Catholic Parish.
Joyce was employed by National Tinsel Factory, and later for Wigwam Mills retiring in 1989 after 22 years of service. She was a life long musician, and especially enjoyed playing her Hammond B-3 organ. She played the organ for the residents of Sunny Ridge Nursing home for ten years following her mother's death.
She is survived by her husband Richard Sr., of 60 years, her son Richard Jr. (Carol) Colbath of Sheboygan, her grandchildren Rachel and Eric Colbath, and a great-granddaughter Alexandra. She is also survived by her brother Ronald Jakum of Cascade, and other in-laws, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will celebrated for Joyce Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Dominic Catholic Church. The Reverend Al Veik OFM Cap, will be the Celebrant. Friends may call on Monday, at church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Please visit zimerfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
The family would like to thank the staffs of Dr. Mathews and Sharon Richardson Community Hospice, and their volunteers for the loving care they provided to Joyce and her family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Colbath
Robin Nesst
November 16, 2011
Dick & Richard
I am so sorry for your loss, I only now noticed of your loss.
I wish that I had been there for you both.
We should stay in touch more, My wife Cindy volinteers at S Richards and we had no Idea that Joyce was there.
Sorry again, e-mail if you can, [email protected]
Deb Kuitert
November 8, 2011
So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. I know she had several problems so please take comfort in knowing she is at rest.
Linda Guigno
November 7, 2011
Dear Cousin Richard:
Our deepest sympathy & prayers go out to you for your loss. I belive I got to spend a little time with you & your family when you came to visit my mother, your sister, (MaryLou.) I remember our visit felt comfortable & very pleasant. I'm glad that I got to meet a lot of my mothers siblings. It is such a big family & not everyone lives close, but I always felt that you were all close in spirit.
Our Thoughts are with you,
Linda (O'Brien), Joe, Jason & Eric Guigno
Beverly Kiley
November 6, 2011
Richard.
We are all sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you.
The Kiley Family
Jack and Betty Goetsch
November 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pam & Todd Christensen
November 6, 2011
Dick, Very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. You have our deepest sympathy.
Thoughs & Prayers to you and your family.
Tony & Kelley Prevenas
November 5, 2011
Dick, you have our deepest condolence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss seeing Joyce on our walks through the neighborhood.
Jay & Kim Vater
November 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
steven cole
November 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 4, 2011
Hi Richard Jr. (Dickie). I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I thought the same as Darrel, now I know where you got your musical talent! We pray for God's peace for your family, and your assurance of her being in a much better place where there is no more pain or tears. God Bless... Mike Dulmes
November 4, 2011
Richard, Jr., so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I know see where you got your musical talents..........from your mom. I'm sure she is in heaven playing the B-3.
Darrel Mand
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