Joseph Lee Colton
July 19, 1976 — March 9, 2013
Joseph Lee Colton, 36, of Balsam Lake, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with his beloved family at his side after a short illness.
Joe was born on July 19, 1976 in Frederic, WI. On August 1, 1997, Joseph and Jessica (Kelly) Colton were married in Balsam Lake.
He enjoyed to cook, fish, and spend time in his yard but spending time with his children and family was his greatest passion.
Joe leaves to celebrate his memory: loving wife, Jessica; children, Elizabeth and Joseph Lee Jr.; mother, Brenda Merrill; father, David (Maabin) Merrill; sisters, Amanda (Ryan) Deming, Sara Hughes, Angela Hughes and Claretta Merrill; brothers, David Merrill, Joshua Merrill, Jacob Merrill, Daniel Hughes and Thomas Hughes; grandmother, Eleanor Colton; many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-niece, wonderful in-laws, and great friends.
Joe is preceded in death by his father, James Hughes.
Memorial Services will be held at The Kolstad Family Funeral Home, 301 Fourth St. Centuria, WI 54824, on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM. David (Maabin) Merrill will officiate along with family sharing. Joe’s family will greet visitors at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service