Richard Colin

Richard James Colin, of Perryville, entered eternal rest on May 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 84. He was born on November 15, 1940, in Menfro, Missouri, to the late Amiel and Othella (Downing) Colin. 

Richard was a hard worker and retired as a boat pilot after 42 years of employment with the barge lines. He enjoyed hunting and especially loved traveling out west with his buddies for hunting trips. He was a collector of tractors and loved antique tractor rides; he was most fond of John Deere. Lately, he really enjoyed spending time at the family’s farm. Richard will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. 

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sherry (Schwein) Colin, his children, Troy (wife, Pat) Colin and Tracy (husband, Tim) Kinney, eight grandchildren, Cody Colin, Elizabeth Thompson, Corey (wife, Brittany) Moll, Kyle Colin, Chad Colin, Patrina (husband, Scott) Jannin, Jason (wife, Robin) Lukefahr, and Tara (husband, Jerad) Keller, two great grandchildren, Gage and Nyla, his sisters, Janet Harper and Barbara Garris, brothers-in-law, Jim Schwein of Evergreen, CO, Don Schwein of Perryville, and Norman Wingerter of Perryville, his sisters-in-law, Carole James of Bethany, OK, Joan Buchheit of St. Louis, June Vincent of Perryville, Rose DeKamp of Perryville, and Debbie Colin of Perryville, along with many nieces, nephews and friends 

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie Colin and Stanley Colin, his sister, Jacqueline Brendt, his sister-in-law, LaVesta Colin and his brother-in-law, Roy Garris

.A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Journey Hospice, 1314 West St. Joseph Street, Perryville, MO 63775. Share your condolences and memories at cozeanfuneralhome.com.