Edward B. Kollar's Obituary
Edward B. Kollar, 59, met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. He was born on Feb. 11, 1961, to Louis and Doris (Fuhrmann) Kollar in Muskegon, Mich., and lived in the area most of his life.
Ed was a servant to the Lord and was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Muskegon. He graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in business and finance at Albion College.
He was a dedicated employee of Roadway Express, now YRC, for nearly 30 years where he worked until he retired from his job as a transportation supervisor in 2010.
On Oct. 10, 1987, he married Jo Ann “Joie” Winicki. Together, they cherished many years of love and friendship and built their family.
Ed was known to be an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, camping and long walks in the woods. He also loved to travel and enjoyed trips with his family. A football fanatic, he took pride in playing on the offensive line at both Muskegon Catholic Central and Albion College in his early years.
A hardworking man of many talents, Ed could fix and build just about anything he set his mind to. He was sweet and thoughtful-natured man who truly loved his family deeply. His soft-spoken and tender soul will be missed by all who knew him.
Ed is survived by his three loving children, Edward Kollar, Justin Kollar and Jessica Kollar; his former wife, Joie Kollar; brothers Louis (Christy) Kollar, Thomas (Tracy) Kollar, John Kollar and his sister Debra Kollar. His siblings affectionately knew him as their “#1 Bro.” He is also survived by four nieces: Katie, Kristin, Rebecca and Sarah.
The family will hold a private funeral service. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, located at 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI, 49444.
Memorial Contributions in Edward’s honor can be made directly to Western Michigan Christian High School. Please share memories with the family at sytsemafh.com.
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. -Isaiah 43:2
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