Sherwood Lee "Joe" Colyer

Sherwood Lee “Joe” Colyer, age 90, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully and went to the be the Lord on November 12, 2026. He was born on April 26, 1936, in Blissfield, Michigan, to the late Forrest and Pauline (Hoenig) Colyer.

Joe was a graduate of Blissfield High School and spent over 30 years working for Dana Corporation in Toledo. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Private, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where he worked as a truck driver and cook.

A beloved member of St. James Lutheran Church for more than 25 years, Joe valued his church family and the friendships he made there. He also helped with lawn and yard maintenance at the church. Anything that Joe could do to help, he would!

He loved being outdoors, especially gardening and working in his yard.

Joe also enjoyed golfing, watching golf and baseball, cheering on the Detroit Tigers, and following University of Michigan sports. In his younger years, he was active in a bowling league and enjoyed the friendships it provided. He will be remembered for his hard work, kind heart, and the many ways he quietly helped those around him.

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving daughter, Jennifer (Drew) Dixon; two stepsons, Patrick and John Schultz; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great grandchildren; and sister, Judy Crist.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Barbara S. Colyer; and sister, Marla “Mitzi” Wilson.

Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:00 am, at the funeral home. Following services, Joe will be laid to rest at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 8451 Toledo, Ohio 43623.