Joseph Earl Myers, 83, of Coldwater, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at LakeHouse Assisted Living in Coldwater.
Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date with burial to follow at Batavia Cemetery.
Joseph was born April 21, 1940, in Monroe, MI to Earl & Wilma (Walker) Myers. He graduated from Coldwater High School in 1958 and worked at the former Midwest Foundry and the A & P Grocery store.
Joe served in the US Army from 1962 -1965, during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he spent his entire career working in the grocery industry.
Joe was an avid coin and stamp collector, operating a stamp business for many years, even after his retirement. He was a faithful Detroit Tigers Baseball fan and enjoyed fishing and watching television.
Joseph is survived by his siblings LeRoy (Joyce) Myers of Coldwater, Shirley (Bev Nightingale) Myers of Bronson, James (Carolyn) Myers of Coldwater, Bonnie Marquart of Coldwater and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Lois Simmons, and his brother Don Myers.
Memorials may be directed to the Branch Area Food Pantry, Bronson Food Pantry or the Branch Co. Veterans Affairs.
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