Township, passed away on Thursday,
January 24, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 24, 1943, in Rehrersburg, Pa., he was the son of the late Bertha E. (Reber) and Isadore Olar. He and his wife of 30 years,
Connie E. (Stoppard) Ollar, joined their lives together on February 27, 1989, in Oley, Pa.
Izzy owned and operated Izzy Ollar Trucking for over 30 years. He was a member of Pike Township Sportsmans
Association and the Gablesville Athletic Association. He
attended the Tulpehocken schools.
Izzy Ollar Loved to Hollar but he also loved farming, trucking and especially spending time with his family and his best furry friend, Booger.
In addition to the love of his life, Connie, Izzy is survived by his three children: Gloria (Ollar) Faust, Leesport; Isadore Ollar Jr., Oley; and Audrey (Ollar) Hetrick, wife of Allen Hetrick, Oley. He is also survived by his grand-children: Christopher, Michael, Justin, Julie, Christine and Lillian; his great-grandchildren: Austin, Hailey, Cheyenne, Cody, Jackson, Charlee and Amelia; and by his siblings,
Michael Hlavaty, husband of Sandy Hlavaty, Bernville, Landis Olar, Newmanstown, and Darlene (Ollar) Moser, Richland.
Along with his parents, Izzy was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Olar.
Funeral services for Izzy will be held Tuesday,
January 29, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services PC, 14390 Kutztown Road (Rt 222), Fleetwood, with the Rev. Gary J. Dierolf officiating. Burial will follow in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Fleetwood.
Viewings for Izzy will be held on Monday evening,
January 28, 2019, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday morning, January 29, 2019, from 10:00 to
11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services PC,
Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for Izzy and his family. Online condolences may be offered at WalbertFuneralHome.com.
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Don Livengood
January 29, 2019
I always enjoyed the times I had to visit with , or talk with Izzy on the phone! Probably the most memorable where the trips to the Louisville Farm Show. (I'll always have those great memories). Connie and the rest of the family please know You will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!! (I worked for Hoober Inc. / Currently Binkley and Hurst)
tony harakel
January 27, 2019
I met Izzy 25 years ago, he was there to haul my equipment. To say the first 15 minutes were tough is an understatement. After he saw that were willing to get"dirty" with him I got a friend for life.I will never forget our trips in the truck, sitting at the table discussing worldly matters or the pig roasts. God has another good man. I for one will surly miss him. may God bless.
Daryl Alger
January 27, 2019
A good man and a good friend Izzy was. It was hard to see him suffer with his illness but he was strong and never gave up fighting to regain his health. I enjoyed every minute I could visit Izzy through out our business relationship turned friend relationship, gonna miss ya buddy! Stay strong Connie.
Matt & Danelle Samsel
January 26, 2019
It was an honor to know this man. "Your soul only lives as long as the last person who remembers you." Izzy's soul will be eternal because a day won't pass that one of us don't reminisce about a (crazy) story that involved Izzy. He made every adventure entertaining and lively! There's no doubt that he is enjoying himself in Heaven with the rest of the "Good Ol' Boys" that made it there before him. Our thoughts and prayers to Connie and the rest of the angels that helped care for Izzy.
Tim & Janet Cordier
January 26, 2019
Connie, We are so sorry,we are sorry for your loss.
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