Melvin L. Colberg Obituary
We announce the death of Melvin L. Colberg of Freeport, Illinois, who passed away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 83. Melvin will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin L. Colberg to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Janice Colberg (Ruter); and his sister-in-law Carolyn Ruter. He is survived by: his daughters, Valerie Woessner (Brad) of Shannon and Natalie Grebner (Andy) of Monroe, Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Benjamin Woessner of Shannon, IL, Hannah Woessner of Shannon, IL, Jacob Grebner (Lydia) of Eau Claire and Madalyn Grebner of Monroe, WI; his siblings, Ronald Colberg (Phyllis), Elaine Gassman (Gene), Arlen Colberg (Jackie) and Gloria Ashton (Gordon); and his brother-in-law Roger Ruter. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Colberg's memory.
