Henry W. Colbert's Obituary
Decatur-Henry W. Colbert Jr., 83, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Henry was born November 21, 1933 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Henry W. and Margaret Colbert Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve. Henry was previously employed with Superior Welding, Mason Steel, and retired from Caterpillar. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post 105. Hobbies included fishing, woodworking and metal work. He married Joan Darlene Erickson June 20, 1954. They shared over sixty-two years together.
Henry leaves behind his wife Joan, children Mark Colbert, Lori (Riff) Yeager, Brian (Stephanie) Colbert, and Thomas (Kimberly) Colbert, thirteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Henry was reunited in Heaven with his parents, brothers Robert and William Colbert, and grandson Brandon Colbert.
Services to celebrate Henry’s life will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2727 North Union Blvd Decatur, with Pastor Russell J. Weise officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM prior to the services at the church. Burial with military honors conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
The family of Henry W. Colbert Jr. is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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