Michael Colbert

Michael Colbert
August 26, 1943 - October 04, 2013
Hayesville, Iowa
HAYESVILLE-Michael Colbert, age 70, of Hayesville, died Friday, October 4, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Michael was born August 26, 1943, in Bell County, Texas, to Dale Elliott and Clarice Irene (Cook) Colbert and graduated from Sigourney High School in 1961. On September 24, 1966, he married Julie Vennemann in Cedar Rapids. The couple lived in Hayesville all their married life, where Michael worked at his parents' gas station until it closed. He then worked for Greenleys, Corp. and Myles Miller Refrigeration part time. Please remember Michael in your hearts. Survivors include his wife: Julie of Hayesville; son: Dale Michael and wife Gayle of Roland; three grandchildren: Kayli, Caleb and McKenzie Colbert and mother: Clarice of Hayesville. He was preceded in death by his father: Dale and grandparents: John and Pearl Cook and Fred and Gertrude Colbert. His body has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. A general memorial fund has been established and memorial contributions may be left at or mailed to Powell Funeral Home, 105 N. Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 226, Sigourney, IA 52591. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sigourney is caring for Mike and his family. Condolences may be e-mailed at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.