Michael Kollar

Born in Vallejo, California on October 1, 1941 to parents Adam and Jane Kollar. Mike was the oldest of eight children. He attended the first classes of St. Basil's Elementary School and finished the eight grade at St. Vincent's Elementary School. While at St. Vincent's he played football, basketball and baseball.
After graduation, Mike went to work for Bank of America for a couple of years before joining the Postal Service working as a carrier. While at the Postal Service he became a Vallejo Police Reserve Officer. In 1966 Mike was hired as a Vallejo Police Officer, Badge #276 by Chief Jack Stiltz. Mike earned an AA degree in Police Science 1971.
Mike worked as a patrol officer for many years before being assigned to the Youth Section. In 1982 Mike was assigned to the Police Activities League (PAL) by Chief Roland Dart. After 30 years with the department Mike retired in 1996. At this time, Chief Robert Nichelini asked Mike to stay on with PAL after his retirement. Mike stayed on as Executive Director and served in that role until stepping down earlier this year after 43 years at PAL.
Mike enjoyed hunting deer, elk and pheasants with sons, Greg and Steve. Many Octobers he traveled to South Dakota with retired officers Robert Olson and William Tweedy to hunt pheasants on the Olson Farm. Mike was a big 49er fan and started going to games in 1959 with Roy Puccinelli. Mike had season tickets until the team moved to Santa Clara.
Mike was also a SF Giants fan and Warriors fan. He enjoyed NASCAR and went to may races rooting for Jeff Gordon #24.
Mike was pre-deceased by his parents, sister Shelly Kollar and brother Adam Kollar Jr.
He is survived by his wife Dottie Kollar and five children, Mike Jr., Greg (Elizabeth), Neil, Steve (Lis) and Elizabeth (Kenny), brothers, John (Jaci), Joe and Tim, sisters, Mary and Chrissy and sister-in-law LuAnne. 14 grand and 17 great grandchildren.
Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, November 12 at 11 AM at St. Basil The Great Catholic Church, 1200 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo. Inurnment will be private.
Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com