Harold R. Kolb
Harold R. Kolb, 810 Linden St. Cleveland, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday February 20, 1998. He had been diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease.
Harold was born October 17, 1918 in Wis., the son of the late Elmer and Norma Bergner Kolb. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1936. He was the 38th man to be chosen in Washington to be drafted for World War II serving in the European Theater including the "Battle of the Bulge" obtaining the rank of 1st sergeant. He received the awards of the silver star, and purple heart.
On Nov. 7, 1942 he married Adeline Meyer of Cleveland, Wis., at Camp Barkely, Texas. After serving his country from 1941 to 1945 he was employed by Amoco Oil for 37 years, retiring in 1983. He owned the Kolb Oil Co. the last seven years of his employment. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past November.
Though the years Harold was very active in local and civic affairs. He was an active member of St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, serving as past president and trustee. He was a charter member of the Cleveland Lions Club achieving perfect attendance for 34 years serving as past president and as a volunteer driver for the Lion's Eye Bank. Harold was instrumental in the organization of the Cleveland VFW Post 8974 and served as past commander, chaplain and chairman of many committees. He was also a charter member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, serving as past president. He also held various past positions with the Cleveland Fire Dept., Manitowoc chapter American Red Cross and the Manitowoc Sheriff's Dept.
Harold enjoyed playing sheepshead with friends, and family, and feeding the wild turkeys and deer in his backyard. He at one time had a licensed game farm raising pheasants and peacocks.
Survivors include his wife, Adeline and his five children, Connie (Lowell) Rautmann, Monroe, Wis. LaFaye (Wayne) Herzog and Bill (Dianna) Kolb both of Cleveland, Wendy Kolb and Cyndi (Adam) Krause, Sheboygan, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Lorraine (Ray) Meyer, Sheboygan and Joanne (John) Bartelt, Oshkosh, Wis. 1 brother-in-law Elmer (Lucille) Meyer, Ada and 1 sister-in-law Elvera Meyer, Kiel. He is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and brother-in-law Lillah & Wilfred Rieck, and 2 brothers-in-law Alfred and Willard Meyer.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday Feb. 23, 1998 at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Kock, pastor, will officiate and burial will be at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock St., Cleveland Sunday afternoon from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and at the church from 10 a.m. Monday morning until the hour of service. The Cleveland VFW Post 8974 will hold their service at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel Sunday evening at 7 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established in Harold Kolb's name.
The Sheboygan Press, Feb 20, 1998
Harold R. Kolb, 810 Linden St. Cleveland, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday February 20, 1998. He had been diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease.
Harold was born October 17, 1918 in Wis., the son of the late Elmer and Norma Bergner Kolb. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1936. He was the 38th man to be chosen in Washington to be drafted for World War II serving in the European Theater including the "Battle of the Bulge" obtaining the rank of 1st sergeant. He received the awards of the silver star, and purple heart.
On Nov. 7, 1942 he married Adeline Meyer of Cleveland, Wis., at Camp Barkely, Texas. After serving his country from 1941 to 1945 he was employed by Amoco Oil for 37 years, retiring in 1983. He owned the Kolb Oil Co. the last seven years of his employment. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past November.
Though the years Harold was very active in local and civic affairs. He was an active member of St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, serving as past president and trustee. He was a charter member of the Cleveland Lions Club achieving perfect attendance for 34 years serving as past president and as a volunteer driver for the Lion's Eye Bank. Harold was instrumental in the organization of the Cleveland VFW Post 8974 and served as past commander, chaplain and chairman of many committees. He was also a charter member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, serving as past president. He also held various past positions with the Cleveland Fire Dept., Manitowoc chapter American Red Cross and the Manitowoc Sheriff's Dept.
Harold enjoyed playing sheepshead with friends, and family, and feeding the wild turkeys and deer in his backyard. He at one time had a licensed game farm raising pheasants and peacocks.
Survivors include his wife, Adeline and his five children, Connie (Lowell) Rautmann, Monroe, Wis. LaFaye (Wayne) Herzog and Bill (Dianna) Kolb both of Cleveland, Wendy Kolb and Cyndi (Adam) Krause, Sheboygan, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Lorraine (Ray) Meyer, Sheboygan and Joanne (John) Bartelt, Oshkosh, Wis. 1 brother-in-law Elmer (Lucille) Meyer, Ada and 1 sister-in-law Elvera Meyer, Kiel. He is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and brother-in-law Lillah & Wilfred Rieck, and 2 brothers-in-law Alfred and Willard Meyer.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday Feb. 23, 1998 at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Kock, pastor, will officiate and burial will be at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock St., Cleveland Sunday afternoon from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and at the church from 10 a.m. Monday morning until the hour of service. The Cleveland VFW Post 8974 will hold their service at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel Sunday evening at 7 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established in Harold Kolb's name.
The Sheboygan Press, Feb 20, 1998
Harold R. Kolb
Harold R. Kolb, 810 Linden St. Cleveland, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday February 20, 1998. He had been diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease.
Harold was born October 17, 1918 in Wis., the son of the late Elmer and Norma Bergner Kolb. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1936. He was the 38th man to be chosen in Washington to be drafted for World War II serving in the European Theater including the "Battle of the Bulge" obtaining the rank of 1st sergeant. He received the awards of the silver star, and purple heart.
On Nov. 7, 1942 he married Adeline Meyer of Cleveland, Wis., at Camp Barkely, Texas. After serving his country from 1941 to 1945 he was employed by Amoco Oil for 37 years, retiring in 1983. He owned the Kolb Oil Co. the last seven years of his employment. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past November.
Though the years Harold was very active in local and civic affairs. He was an active member of St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, serving as past president and trustee. He was a charter member of the Cleveland Lions Club achieving perfect attendance for 34 years serving as past president and as a volunteer driver for the Lion's Eye Bank. Harold was instrumental in the organization of the Cleveland VFW Post 8974 and served as past commander, chaplain and chairman of many committees. He was also a charter member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, serving as past president. He also held various past positions with the Cleveland Fire Dept., Manitowoc chapter American Red Cross and the Manitowoc Sheriff's Dept.
Harold enjoyed playing sheepshead with friends, and family, and feeding the wild turkeys and deer in his backyard. He at one time had a licensed game farm raising pheasants and peacocks.
Survivors include his wife, Adeline and his five children, Connie (Lowell) Rautmann, Monroe, Wis. LaFaye (Wayne) Herzog and Bill (Dianna) Kolb both of Cleveland, Wendy Kolb and Cyndi (Adam) Krause, Sheboygan, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Lorraine (Ray) Meyer, Sheboygan and Joanne (John) Bartelt, Oshkosh, Wis. 1 brother-in-law Elmer (Lucille) Meyer, Ada and 1 sister-in-law Elvera Meyer, Kiel. He is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and brother-in-law Lillah & Wilfred Rieck, and 2 brothers-in-law Alfred and Willard Meyer.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday Feb. 23, 1998 at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Kock, pastor, will officiate and burial will be at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock St., Cleveland Sunday afternoon from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and at the church from 10 a.m. Monday morning until the hour of service. The Cleveland VFW Post 8974 will hold their service at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel Sunday evening at 7 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established in Harold Kolb's name.
The Sheboygan Press, Feb 20, 1998
Harold R. Kolb, 810 Linden St. Cleveland, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday February 20, 1998. He had been diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease.
Harold was born October 17, 1918 in Wis., the son of the late Elmer and Norma Bergner Kolb. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1936. He was the 38th man to be chosen in Washington to be drafted for World War II serving in the European Theater including the "Battle of the Bulge" obtaining the rank of 1st sergeant. He received the awards of the silver star, and purple heart.
On Nov. 7, 1942 he married Adeline Meyer of Cleveland, Wis., at Camp Barkely, Texas. After serving his country from 1941 to 1945 he was employed by Amoco Oil for 37 years, retiring in 1983. He owned the Kolb Oil Co. the last seven years of his employment. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past November.
Though the years Harold was very active in local and civic affairs. He was an active member of St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, serving as past president and trustee. He was a charter member of the Cleveland Lions Club achieving perfect attendance for 34 years serving as past president and as a volunteer driver for the Lion's Eye Bank. Harold was instrumental in the organization of the Cleveland VFW Post 8974 and served as past commander, chaplain and chairman of many committees. He was also a charter member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, serving as past president. He also held various past positions with the Cleveland Fire Dept., Manitowoc chapter American Red Cross and the Manitowoc Sheriff's Dept.
Harold enjoyed playing sheepshead with friends, and family, and feeding the wild turkeys and deer in his backyard. He at one time had a licensed game farm raising pheasants and peacocks.
Survivors include his wife, Adeline and his five children, Connie (Lowell) Rautmann, Monroe, Wis. LaFaye (Wayne) Herzog and Bill (Dianna) Kolb both of Cleveland, Wendy Kolb and Cyndi (Adam) Krause, Sheboygan, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Lorraine (Ray) Meyer, Sheboygan and Joanne (John) Bartelt, Oshkosh, Wis. 1 brother-in-law Elmer (Lucille) Meyer, Ada and 1 sister-in-law Elvera Meyer, Kiel. He is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and brother-in-law Lillah & Wilfred Rieck, and 2 brothers-in-law Alfred and Willard Meyer.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday Feb. 23, 1998 at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Kock, pastor, will officiate and burial will be at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock St., Cleveland Sunday afternoon from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and at the church from 10 a.m. Monday morning until the hour of service. The Cleveland VFW Post 8974 will hold their service at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel Sunday evening at 7 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established in Harold Kolb's name.
The Sheboygan Press, Feb 20, 1998
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