James William Colbert, age 85 of Louisville, NE passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 at Nye Summit in Louisville, Nebraska. He was born on April 27, 1940, in Wabash, Nebraska to Lloyd and Pauline (Stubbendeck) Colbert. 

Jim grew up in Weeping Water and was a proud graduate of Weeping Water High School, in 1957. He received a scholarship to play football for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. He furthered his education at Wayne State College, where he completed prerequisites before attending mortuary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. James began his career in the funeral industry, working in various funeral homes in Falls City, Lincoln, and Auburn. His passion for serving families in their time of need led him to establish the Colbert Funeral Home in Weeping Water, where he served the community with compassion and dignity until the early 1990s.

In October of 1961, James married Mary Jo Reihart at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Together, they raised two daughters, Cami Nutter and Mary Beth Colbert, the two later divorced.In his leisure time, James was an avid supporter of Nebraska football and enjoyed sports in general. He cherished annual trips to Las Vegas, where he happily gambled and played Keno

James is survived by his daughters, Cami Nutter of Lago Vista, TX and Mary Beth Colbert of Lincoln, NE, grandchildren, Ethan (Jennifer) Nutter, Calli (Khalad) Nutter, Mariah Colbert and Justin Colbert, great grandson, Samir. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jean Colbert of Plattsmouth and her children, Scott (Shari) Colbert, Kelly Pellan and Carrie (Mike) Beam along with numerous great nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd & Pauline Colbert, twin brother Robert Colbert and nephew, Joshua Colbert.  

Memorial Services are currently pending.

Arrangements by Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home, Plattsmouth, NE. 402-296-4445