Edward P. Kolb, age 92, of Brookville, Indiana was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at home in the presence of his family.
Born October 27, 1929 in Franklin County, Indiana he was the son of the late George & Mary (Baudendistel) Kolb. On April 25, 1953 he was united in marriage to the former Virginia Smith, and they enjoyed 68 years of partnership in marriage until her passing, November 13, 2021.
Ed owned & operated Ed Kolb Logging in Brookville for many years. He had also been employed at the former Luxor Leffingwell Coach Company in Brookville as well as Volney Felt Mill.
He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville, the Knights of Columbus Council #1010 Brookville, Fraternal Order of Eagles #1129 of Brookville, the Redmen Oshawnee #220 Brookville, as well as the Lakeside Cruisers Car Club. In his leisure time he enjoyed automobiles, bowling, and had bowled on leagues for many years, baking pies, listening to bluegrass music. He volunteered at the former Camp Lenmary on Friday evenings, and would take the girls on hayrides on the back of his log truck.
Survivors include four children, Dennis (Becky) Kolb of Brookville, Indiana, Donna (Tony) Talbert of Richmond, Indiana, Randy (Michelle) Kolb and Mark Kolb all of Brookville, Indiana; two sisters, Clara Jordan of Indianapolis, Indiana and Liz (Alvin) Stenger of Brookville, Indiana; 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, and wife Virginia, he was preceded in death by sisters, Edna Ruth Kolb & Mary Helen Kolb; brothers, John Kolb, Bill Kolb, Charlie Kolb, Clarence Kolb, Gilbert Kolb.
Family & friends may visit from 3 till 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Vincent P. Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 11, 2022 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michael’s Blvd., Brookville. Burial will then follow in St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery in Brookville, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Maple Grove Cemetery Endowment through the FCCF or Reid Health Hospice.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Kolb family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.