Joan Coleman

Joan Coleman, age 80, of Webster City passed away peacefully with family by her side on the morning of Friday, December 26, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa following a lengthy battle with kidney disease and other health complications. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center in Webster City. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.

Joan was born on July 4, 1945 to Harold Washington Martin and Etta Belle (Desher) Martin and spent her childhood in Webster City. She graduated from Webster City High School in 1963 and was united in marriage to Larry L. Coleman on September 8, 1963, at Asbury Methodist Church in Webster City. Together, Joan and Larry shared 42 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, family, and many memorable adventures.

Joan and Larry welcomed their first son, Scott, on May 27, 1967 followed by Michael, born February 22, 1969; and Thomas, born December 4, 1971. In support of Larry’s career, Joan lived in several Midwestern communities including Clear Lake, Iowa; Marshalltown, Iowa; Wausau, Wisconsin; and Marshall, Minnesota, before returning to Webster City following Larry’s passing in 2006.

Joan’s life centered around her family, friends, and helping others. She took great pride in supporting her children’s activities, especially their sports, and enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, and motorcycle travel with Larry. Later in life, she found fulfillment volunteering at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Webster City. Above all else, Joan treasured her role as a grandmother to seven grandchildren and was delighted to become a great-grandmother to Rhys in 2024.

Joan is survived by her sons Scott (Karen) Coleman of Chandler, Arizona; Michael Coleman of Marshall, Minnesota; and Thomas (Beth) Coleman of Woodbury, Minnesota; grandchildren Calvin (Kayla), Jackson, Myles, Emma Larson, Sam, Audrey and Tyler: great-grandson Rhys; her brother Lloyd (Marilyn) Martin of Webster City; and her companion of many years, Roger Hughes of Webster City.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Larry Coleman; her parents Harold and Etta Martin; her sister Donna Jean Martin; and her brother Kenneth Martin.