Alfred Duncon Colbert

Alfred Duncon Colbert, 90, of Whiteside, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in Whiteside, Missouri. He was born on January 10, 1925 in Whiteside, Missouri, a son of the late Nora (Colbert) Gaw. He was united in marriage on August 7, 1948 in Troy, Missouri to Ida “Louise” Gibson. To this union six children were born: Donald Eugene, Kathy Sue, Vicki Ann, Deborah Jean, Terri Lynn and Sharon Kay. Alfred attended High School in Eolia and served his country during WWII, in the Army, from June 12, 1944 until April 12, 1946. During this time, he was promoted to Staff Sgt., as a Squad Leader and Rifleman and was responsible for directing and coordinating the functioning of 11 riflemen with the 6th Division in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Then when duty called again, he answered serving in Korea, in the 7th Infantry, as a Sergeant, from October 7, 1950 until his honorable discharge, August 9, 1951. During his active military careers he received a Bronze Service Star, 2 Combat Infantry Badges (at 31st infantry headquarters, Company D), a Purple Heart, 3 Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medals, a Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Korean Service Medal. He was a member of the VFW Post #8828 in Troy, MO and was selected to participate in the Honor Flight. Alfred enjoyed his Thursday morning Veteran’s coffee talk and was proud of his dedication to his country. Alfred worked at various places throughout his lifetime as an operator and was the oldest member of Local #513 Operating Engineers. He worked for HA Dailey Construction, Roland Akers Excavation, Colbert Excavation, Dave Kolb Grading and after his retirement as caretaker of the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Whiteside. Alfred was a busy man who was never idle and was always there to help those in need. Alfred attended the Whiteside Presbyterian Church for 83 years and was an Elder. He was a past board member of the Pike R-III Clopton School Board, Silex Masonic Lodge and as a life time resident of Whiteside he served several terms on the Whiteside Town Board. The city recognized Alfred for all his hard work and dedication to his community over the years, with the “Alfred Colbert Park.” He is survived by his children: Donald and wife Debbie Colbert of Troy, Kathy Shramek and husband Dennis of Williamsburg, Vicki Lagemann and husband Bill of Clarksville, Debby Pieper of Moscow Mills, Terri Kunza of Webster, TX and Sharon Jepsen and husband Rob of Warrenton; sixteen grandchildren: Kevin Bryant and wife Shelley, John Bryant and wife Carrie, Brian Shramek and wife Angela, Julie Burgher, Alan Colbert and wife Michelle, Mark Colbert and wife Angie, Sherri Stark and husband Chris, Dawn Dee and husband Ethan, Larry Lagemann and wife Susan, Danny Pieper and wife Amanda, Derek Pieper, Darren Pieper, Chris Bailey and wife Kristi, Kayla Kunza and Nick Jepsen and wife Melissa; great-grandchildren: Dane Colbert, Brooke Colbert, Todd Hale, Keegan Hale, Chase Colbert, Ty Colbert, Cole Stark, Abby Stark, Adisyn Stark, Reagan Dee, Maria Dee, Ryan Dee, Taylor Bryant, Katy Bryant, Molly Bryant, Jillian Bryant, Adrienne Bryant, Brianna Shramek, Braden Shramek, Arika Shramek, Mariah Zahnter, Eastin Burgher, Abrielle Burgher, Lauren Lagemann, Ashtyn Lagemann, Evan Lagemann, Samantha Lagemann, Austin Lagemann, Kaylee Jepsen, Gavin Jepsen, Peyton Bailey, Jackson Duncan Bailey and Alfred Jasper Kunza; two sisters in-law, June Gibson of Silex and Alice Gibson of Troy; one brother, Charley Cox and wife JoAnn of Bowling Green, a granddaughter-in-law, Melinda Lagemann Patrick and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, his loving wife, one son-in-law, Don Pieper; two grandsons: David Pieper and Donnie Lagemann and four brothers-in-law: Arnold Gibson, Derwood Gibson, Albert Gibson and Laverne Gibson Friends will be received from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2015 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Home / Troy Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Whiteside Presbyterian Church located at 208 Church Street/Whiteside, MO 63387. Interment will be held at Auburn Cemetery. Officiating will be Reverend Sammy Lorton and Reverend Murray Phillips. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Veterans Coffee Talk or Wounded Warriors, in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; P.O. Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilychapels.com Ph.(636) 528-8221

Alfred Duncon Colbert

January 10, 1925 - September 22, 2015