COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A man who was involved in the Coldwater legal and theater community for many years has passed away.
J. Richard Colbeck died Monday, just a few days after he turned 80 years old.
Colbeck was a licensed attorney for over 50 years. He defended numerous clients in criminal cases and also practiced family law. He also served as Branch County Prosecuting Attorney in the 1970’s.
His involvement with the Tibbits Opera House went back to the early 80s. He eventually performed in 46 professional shows at the Tibbits.
This past March, he directed the Robert J. Pickering Award for Playwrighting Excellence winning production “In Like Flint” for the Branch County Community Theatre.
He was the Community Theater’s President and also served on the Coldwater Community School School Board of Education during 1990’s.
A celebration of his life will be hosted by the Branch County Community Theatrer at the Tibbits Opera House this Saturday afternoon starting at 4:00 p.m.. Anyone and everyone is invited.
