Gerald T. Kolvek

Gerald T. Kolvek obituary, Piqua, OH

Gerald T. Kolvek

Gerald Kolvek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Melcher Sowers Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.
Gerald T. Kolvek, 60, of Piqua, OH passed away on Thursday April 10, 2025, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, OH. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 9, 1964, to the late Joseph and Vivian (Hanerty) Kolvek. Gerald married his wife Mary A. Behr on September 23, 2006, and she survives.
Gerald is also survived by three Sons: Matthew Kolvek, Kentucky, C. J. Kolvek, Dayton, OH: and Aaron Kolvek, Columbus, OH: two Brothers: Steve Kolvek, Dayton, OH; David Kolvek, of Florida and one Sister: Sue Raffee of Ohio.
Gerald graduated from Carroll High School. He worked for NK Parts in Sidney for seven years. Throughout his life he enjoyed playing cards, and fishing. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and loved Star Wars and Star Trek.
A Celebration of Life to honor Gerald will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday April 16,2025, at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Stremmel officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00am on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Graveside Service will be held at 1:30pm at Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, OH.
Memorial Contributions may be made in honor of Gerald to: The American Diabetes Association of Northeast Ohio P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.melcher-sowers.com.
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