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| Obituary: Elmer C. Kolbe |
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| Friday, 26 February 2010 14:06 |
Elmer C. Kolbe, age 95, of the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary, formerly of Chilton, was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 17, 2010.  He was born July 12, 1914 in Charlestown, son of the late Joseph & Martha (Reiser) Kolbe. Elmer married Helen Bogenschutz on September 10, 1940 at St. Wendell Catholic Church in Cleveland. The couple farmed together in the Town of Charlestown, and Elmer was accredited as a certified seed grower. Helen preceded him in death on October 5, 2006. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, and the Charlestown Catholic Knights branch where he had served as President for several years. Elmer was also very active in the Chilton Eagles Club and was instrumental in the construction of their current building. Elmer took his civic duties very seriously and volunteered countless hours at the Charlestown Town Hall assisting voters during election time. Survivors include his children: Mary Rowlette of Middleton, Rosanne (Edward) Schneiderwent of Sheboygan; 5 grandchildren: Christine & Joe Rowlette, Katrina, Christopher & Ryan Schneiderwent; a sister: Lorraine Geiser; and 2 brothers: Clem & Leo Kolbe. Elmer is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Helen; a sister: Hildegard Weller; and a brother: Hugo Kolbe. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Entombment will be in the Knollwood Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 20, 2010 and on Monday at the Church from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. An Eagles Service, Rosary, & Parish Vigil service will be held Saturday evening at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
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