JOSEPH KOLISCH

Joseph Kolisch Was born April 15, 1944 to Sara and Julius Kolisch, and passed away in Puyallup, WA on May 17, 2013. Joe graduated from White River High School where he was a three sport athlete, but baseball and football were his life-long passions. After graduation he joined the Army, returning home to Buckley in 1966. Joe spent his early working years at Weyerhaeuser in Enumclaw, and then went on to work in Tacoma at a metal fabrication plant. His life-long career in fire fighting started as a volunteer firefighter and Chief in Buckley, and in 1979 he became Enumclaw Fire Chief. He remained in that capacity until his retirement in February 2007. Joe was a 46 year member of the Buckley Eagles and for many years volunteered as athletic trainer for White River High School football and basketball games. Joe is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherri, son Mike Kolisch, daughter Karen Rodriguez (Michael), 6 grand-children, Danielle Markley (TJ), Tim and Ryan Kolisch, Tyler, Marcus, and Kohl Rodriguez, and great-grandson Levi Markley, all of Buckley, WA. Survivors include Godsons Joel and Jason Heidal. Services will be held 11am Friday, May 24, 2013, at City Of Enumclaw Expo Center Fieldhouse. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 23 at Weeks Funeral Home in Buckley from 7-9pm. Remembrances can be made to Buckley Fire Department, Enumclaw Fire Department, and the American Diabetes Association. Please sign the online guestbook at www.weeksfuneralhome.com