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Dwight Kolodgy Obituary

Kolodgy, Dwight A. on February 22, 2006 we lost a dedicated family man and patriot. Dwight was born on August 7, 1942 to Maebelle and Charles Kolodgy. In his 63 years he led a very fulfilled life. In 1959 he joined the Navy, serving until 1970 with the Seawolves in Vietnam, at which time he was wounded. After relocating to Florida in 1973, he began work with Randall Eastern Ambulance Co. He served Broward County Fire and Rescue for 24 years. He was the first supervisor of the Air Rescue Unit. He retired as a Battalion Chief Dwight was preceded in death by his wife Norma Rae (Gasco); his parents Charles and Maebelle, brother, Thomas and sister, Phyllis. He is survived by his sons John C. (Tammy), Thomas E. (Lisa), Scott A. (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Scott J, Megan. Allison, and Gracie, brothers, Frank, John, Tony and one sister, Mary Traphofner. The family will welcome friends from 2-5 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the Funeral Home with a service to be held at 4 PM. Funeral services will be held in Harbor Springs, MI, where he will be buried with his beloved Norma. A viewing will be held Thursday, March 2nd at the: Schiller Funeral Home in Harbor Springs with a Funeral Mass on Friday. March 3rd at The Holy Childhood Church, Harbor Springs. Arrangements entrusted to: KRAEER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER 1 N State Road #7 Margate, Florida 33063 954-972-7340.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Feb. 24, 2006.

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Wendy Persons

February 25, 2006

I had to pleasure of working with your father when he was a Battalion Chief for BCFR. He was a good hearted person, he will be dearly missed by all. My condolences to you and your family.

Melissa Vette

February 25, 2006

My heartfelt condolences to Dwight's sons John, Tom and Scott and their families. I will always remember "Dad K" for his wonderfully stubborn, kind, patriotic and loving ways. Some of the things he taught me are: a road trip can be planned down to the hour, how to be a GOOD defensive driver, that you can win over a whole neigborhood at Halloween by giving out the big Snickers bars and that Piggly Wigglys really DO exist (he and Stacy made sure I would have the pictures to prove it .. smiling through the tears).



Dwight, I love you and will miss you dearly.

TED & DOREEN HIXON

February 24, 2006

TO DWIGHT'S FAMILY, IT HAS BEEN PLEASURE WORKING WITH HIM FOR MANY MANY YEARS.

HE DID HIS JOB AND DID IT WELL YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SHOULD BE SO PROUD.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Sandy Molenda

February 24, 2006

My sympathies to Dwight's family. He was a consciencious public servant. I worked with Dwight for many years when he was stationed in Davie, and it was a pleasure to work with him

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