A MESSAGE FROM THE FAMILY

Angela Johnson Colbert, a loving wife, extraordinary mother and grandmother, beloved friend, attorney, and philanthropist, passed away on October 30, 2026 following a journey with Alzheimers disease. Born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1956, Angela was brilliant, thoughtful, generous and fiercely loyal. A proud Tar Heel, Angela attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned both her undergraduate and law degrees. She went on to build a successful career as an attorney at Quarles & Brady and later as the CEO of Production Stamping Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Angela was also a passionate supporter of education and the arts, both of which she believed had the power to create meaningful opportunity. She dedicated her time and resources to numerous Milwaukee institutions, serving on the boards of the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School, and Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation. Her service on the boards of the University School of Milwaukee and Marquette University High School, where her own children attended, was especially meaningful to her. Angela embraced life. A formidable tennis player, she brought skill, a vicious slice shot, and a competitive spirit to the court. She picked up golf later in life, studying the game and spending hours on the driving range and playing with her family. Angela loved to travel and explored the world widely and often, always eager for new experiences and meaningful time spent with the people she loved. Despite her adventures, her “Happy Place” was sitting with a book at the end of her boardwalk on Martha’s Vineyard. For all of Angela’s professional accomplishments, interests and community contributions, her greatest pride and joy was her family. Angela was the best wife, the best mom and their best friend. She was their biggest cheerleader, their most trusted adviser, and their most honest sounding board. She celebrated their successes wholeheartedly, supported them through every challenge, and never hesitated to tell them a hard truth. Her advice was wise, direct, and rooted in love. Virgis and Angela built a life they both cherished, hand in hand, for over 42 years of marriage. They raised three children together, built homes and businesses together, travelled the world together, and supported causes they believed in together. They stood by each other through the very end. Angela was a constant presence in her children’s lives, no matter their age or how far apart they lived. She spent hours on the phone with each of them, talking through life’s major decisions or sharing stories and laughter. Just as meaningful were the brief daily conversations, be it a quick call on the walk to class or a chat during the commute to work. Those ordinary moments of connection created a closeness that her children will carry with them always. She was also the heart of countless joyful family gatherings. Angela filled her home with warmth, laughter and thoughtful conversation. Her hospitality extended far beyond her immediate family. She welcomed her children’s friends with open arms, and many became part of the family themselves. She had a remarkable ability to make people feel seen, valued, included and loved. As a grandmother, Angela found tremendous happiness in the next generation of her family. She loved children, and these “babies” best of all. The all too brief moments of joy she shared with her oldest grandchildren will remain amongst our most cherished memories. Introducing them to the magic of Martha’s Vineyard, playing with them on the beach in Florida, reading them piles of books, snuggling and building forts, and making them laugh so freely - “Nay Nay” or “Nee Nee” was beloved, and that love was mutual. Angela is survived by her husband, Virgis Colbert; her daughter Jillian Colbert Alsheimer and son-in-law Sebastian, and their children Axel, Elsa, and Filippa; her daughter Alyssa Colbert and granddaughter Madeline; her son William Colbert and his fiancée, Elizabeth Selestow; her brothers, Rodney Johnson and his husband Henry Huot, and Greg Johnson; and her sisters-in-law Ann Colbert Battles and Barbara Colbert. She also leaves behind a wide circle of extended family and dear friends whose lives were enriched by her love and friendship. Although Alzheimer’s shaped the final chapter of Angela’s life, that disease could never define her. She will be remembered not for the challenges she faced, but for the extraordinary life she lived, the adventures she embraced, the communities she strengthened, the friendships she nurtured, and above all, the family she loved so completely. Mom taught us to be strong, to be generous, to speak honestly, to embrace adventure, to find joy in being together and to dream big. She was our biggest cheerleader, our wisest adviser, the heart of our family, and the very best mom and wife we could ever have hoped for. We miss her terribly. We will love you forever; we will like you for always.

OBITUARY

Angela Johnson Colbert

April 14, 1956 – October 30, 2026

IN THE CARE OF

Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel

Angela Johnson Colbert passed on October 30, 2026, at the age of 70; born April 14, 1956, in Ashville, North Carolina, Angela was a resident of Riviera Beach, Florida.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Ave, New York, New York 10028, on November 15, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a live stream available at https://memorialstream.online/colbert/.