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Jerry Colf Obituary
Jerry was born in Olean at St. Francis Hospital on Oct. 29, 1946. He was a son of the late Donald and Marjorie Klink Colf. On Nov. 17, 1984, he married the former Mary Oszustowicz, who survives.
Jerry was a graduate of Olean High School, class of 1964. He owned Colf Carpentry Co. for many years. He enjoyed his work and was honored to meet and make many wonderful friends through his business. Jerry was a fine craftsman in his work. Throughout Jerry's entire life, he loved going to Chautauqua Lake. It was his favorite place in the world.
In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by his children, Annette (James) Rickey of Olean, Charlotte (Matthew) Kaiser of Rockford, Ill., Gerald Colf and Robert Colf; grandchildren, Matthew Colf, Jake Rickey, Luke Rickey, Eleanor Kaiser, Ada Kaiser, Lainee Colf, Mason Colf and Johnny Colf; his siblings, Carolyn (Gary) Decko, Joseph (Rosemary Fowler) Colf, Donald Colf Jr., and Kathy (Larry) Mayer; and cousin, Ronald (Karen) Ploetz.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 11, 2024) at Guenther Funeral Home Inc.,1303 E. State St. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday (Aug. 12, 2024) at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 419 Laurens St. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany.
Memorials may be made to Roswell Cancer Park Institute, 665 Elm St. Buffalo, NY 14203; or the Alzheimer's Association WNY, 6400 Sheridan Drive, 320, Buffalo, NY 14221.
Online condolences may be made at www.guentherfh.com.
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Dick Heidrick
August 14, 2024
So very sorry to learn of Jerry´s passing. Thoughts and prayers to Mary and family. God bless.
Nancy J. Shewairy
August 11, 2024
My condolences are with the family.. he was a good man.
Gerri Stavish
August 10, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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