William F Kolb

Male 1934 - 2013  (79 years)


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  • Name William F Kolb 
    Born 18 Mar 1934  DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 18 Dec 2013 
    Buried Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I85788  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 19 Dec 2013 

    Father Anthony Louis Kolb,   b. 30 Nov 1889, Glenmore, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Oct 1943, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years) 
    Mother Pearl Josephine Spear,   b. 07 Jan 1895, West DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jan 1951, DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years) 
    Married 07 May 1922  DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F20761  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rosalie VandeLogt,   b. 09 Mar 1934,   d. 02 Oct 2007  (Age 73 years) 
    Married 10 Jul 1954  DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Debbie Kolb
     2. Pamela Jean Kolb
     3. Mark William Kolb
     4. Lisa Mary Kolb
     5. Stuart Anthony Kolb
     6. Mary Kolb
     7. William George Kolb
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F33586  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • William F. "Bill" Kolb, 79, De Pere, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, after a yearlong struggle with lung cancer. He was born March 18, 1934, in De Pere to Anthony and Pearl (Spear) Kolb.

      Bill grew up in De Pere and graduated from Nicolet High School. On July 10, 1954, he married Rosalie "Lee" VandeLogt at St. Mary Catholic Church in De Pere. Following his wedding, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany. After his discharge from the military, Bill worked for the city of De Pere before beginning his career with the De Pere Fire Department. He retired in 1989 after 25 years. Bill had achieved the rank of Lieutenant and worked as the Fire Department's Training Officer.

      Bill was an accomplished craftsman who enjoyed home remodeling. His remodels included a cottage in Athelstane which his family enjoyed for many years. In later years, Bill and Lee bought and remodeled a cottage in Egg Harbor. The cottage in Door County featured a gazebo which Bill built that slept six people. Bill was a loving husband and for many years cared for his wife, Lee, who suffered with rheumatoid arthritis.

      Bill is survived by his children, Debbie Kolb, Franklin, WI; Pam and John Jenk, Hales Corners, WI; Mark and Carolyn Kolb, Hudson, WI; Lisa Maas, Green Bay; Stuart and Pam Kolb, Green Bay; Mary Kolb, De Pere; Bill and Amy Kolb, Brookfield, WI; eleven grandchildren, Leah, Austin, Jennifer, Eric, Veronica, Mariah, Mackenzie, Benjamin, Brittany, Rachel, Connor; one sister, Ruby (Bob) Ahasay; three brothers, Gene Kolb, Lloyd (Beverly) Kolb; Darrell Kolb and Cathy; sister-in-law, Nancy Ringblom; and many nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie "Lee"; his parents; son-in-law, Bob Maas; brothers, Jerome and Donald Kolb; and a special sister-in-law, Trudy Kolb.

      Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (TODAY). A Parish Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friends may also call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4805 Sportsman Dr. in Ledgeview. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. Richard Getchel officiating and Rev. John Harper concelebrating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

      In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bill's name.

      The Kolb family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Green Bay Oncology for their care of Bill during his illness.