Dewey Bill Colbert

He was an active member of Christ Church and also attended Bethel Temple. Dewey was a dedicated volunteer at the United Caring Shelter, Riley Angel Tree and Deaconess Gateway SDCC and Susan Komen. Dewey retired from Whirlpool after 42 years and was a member of American Legion Post 351. He loved spending time in Tavares, FL the past two years.

Dewey was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Ruth (Foertsch); and his parents, Agnes and Dewey Colbert.

He is survived by his wife, Ruthie (Graper); children, John (Chya) and Mike (Kristi); step-children, Angie (Jeff) Moffett and Jennifer (Ed) Greenfield; sister, Sue (George) Dormeier; grandchildren, Samantha Colbert Beitler, Josh Colbert, Tyler Colbert, Bryee Wathen, Ellena White, Melanie Greenfield, Jacob Greenfield, Harley Greenfield, Garron Moffett and Grayson Moffett; great-grandson, Holden Beitler; and brother-in-law, Robert (Vicki) Graper.

Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Christ Church United Church of Christ, 3601 Washington Avenue, officiated by Dr. John Charles, with entombment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road, and Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to OHA, Dr. Browning, and the ICU and 6th Floor staff at Gateway Hospital for their excellent care.

Memorial contributions may be made to United Caring Shelters, 324 NW Sixth Street, Evansville, IN 47708. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.