Frederick Kolb
Sept. 7, 1946 - June 3, 2025
Frederick (Fritz) Karl Kolb was born in Calumet on Sept. 7, 1946, and passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, in Hancock. Fritz was born and raised by parents Frederick and Lucille (Plekenpol) Kolb. He was joined in marriage to his wife Kathy (Hendrickson) in December 1981. They raised their two daughters in Calumet. Fritz was a gentleman with a caring nature who lived a simple life. He enjoyed tinkering on old cars, hunting in the fall, and his time spent at his camp in Bootjack. Fritz worked for many years at UPPCO. He was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church and especially in his last days he was given strength of faith and was waiting to reach his heavenly home. Fritz is survived by his wife, Kathy; his daughters, Leta (Calvin) Vader of Yacolt, Washington, and Gretchen (Darren) Lee of La Center, Washington; along with 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Gretchen Klasner, of Marquette, and Christine (Tony) Clements of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, John Klasner; and one infant grandson, Wyatt Vader. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers and medical professionals that took care of Fritz in his last years.
A funeral service for Frederick Kolb will take place at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Hancock on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 12-1 p.m. Private burial services will take place at a later date in Lake View Cemetery.
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.