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Paul Kolberg Obituary
Kolberg, Paul W.
MADISON - Paul W. Kolberg, age 75, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Sept. 25, 1945, in Madison, Wis., the son of Clifford and Verabelle "Vee" (Baumann) Kolberg.
Paul graduated high school from St. John's Northwest Military Academy in Delafield, Wis., and attended the UW-Madison. He married Mary Sullivan in 1984. Paul worked for Kolberg Builders, Sub Zero and later in life was a real estate broker. He loved woodworking, lapidary, painting, drawing, cooking, building radio-controlled model airplanes, shortwave radio and photography. Paul always treasured the time he could spend with his nieces and nephew and teaching them anything he could, especially when it came to involving them in his hobbies.
Paul is survived by his wife, Mary; siblings, Sharyn (Jim) Bents, Terry (Nancy) Kolberg, Janice (Pat) Grosse and Karen (Mike) Stolen; nephew, Derrick (Angela) Bents and their son, Conor Bents; and nieces, Lindsay (Ben) Betita and their son, Jonah Betita; Erica (Susnata) Basak and their daughter, Adelyn Basak; and Caitlin Kolberg. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to thank the staff and doctors of St. Mary's Hospital 5NW Intensive Care Unit and 4 E Cardiac Unit for the wonderful care they gave Paul.
A private family service will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Madison, Wis., with Pastor Jason Zobel officiating. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, Wis. Memorials may be gifted in Paul's name to Mount Olive Lutheran Church or St. John's Northwestern Military Academy. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
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The Hartmann's
December 5, 2020
You will be missed! We could not have chosen a more special family than the Kolbergs for our neighbors over the past 60 years! Paul, your spectacular fireworks displays will live on forever in our memories. You were kind hearted and generous. We send our condolences to Mary, Sharyn, Terry, Janice, Karen and your extended family. May you rest in peace.
Bob Farr
December 1, 2020
My condolences and prayers go out to Mary and the rest of Paul's family. May God ease your pain during this time.
Crystal Farr
December 1, 2020
I'm so sorry for the loss of Uncle Paul. He will be truly missed. Aunt Mary I'm praying for you and loving you. May Uncle Paul rest easy.
Michael Reese
December 1, 2020
I am so sorry to find out about Paul's death. My deepest sympathies to the extended family.
I hope all the memories that you have are happy ones.
The King side.
December 1, 2020
All family lives on in the heart.
God bless.
Gerald Meier
November 30, 2020
Mary and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy on your loss of Paul.
The Jerry Meier Family.
Jane Sullivan Spinks
November 30, 2020
This world became a better place the day Paul was born and now the kingdom of God is celebrating his welcome back home.
Paul shared the true love of God to all that knew him. He will be dearly miss by so many.
Paul love and compassion will always be in my heart.
This is not a goodbye but until we meet again. I love you.
Diane rasmusson
November 29, 2020
Deepest sympathy Mary on Paul´s passing
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