Stanley V. Kolbe, 99, of Zumbrota passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born April 23, 1920 in Oronoco Township to Vaughn and Grace (Sibley) Kolbe. He was also raised in Oronoco attending school in the area through 8th grade.
Stanley married Lucille Lockman on December 5, 1955. They started farming on Their own in 1957 while raising their family in Oronoco, until moving to Zumbrota in 1985.
Stanley loved fishing, going to the cabin up north, gardening and playing various games, especially dominoes and jigsaw puzzles. As a younger man, he got his feet wet in the farming business and also worked as a carpenter. Stanley was known to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Stanley is survived by four children, Larry Kreutz of Cokato, MN; Richard (Kathie) Kreutz of Byron, MN; Karen (Jeff) Peterson of Byron, MN; and Maurice (Heidi) Kolbe of Wanamingo, MN; grandchildren, Dallas, Jason, Justin, Jeremy, Jake, Rebecca, Leah, and Cameron; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Hildestad and Rachel Nagele.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; grandson Matthew Peterson and his sister Wanda Rucker.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Mahn Family Funeral Home-Larson Chapel, in Zumbrota, with Reverend Beth Perez officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences are welcome and may be written at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
JUL
12.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Dr
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
Funeral Service
JUL
12.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Dr
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
Graveside Service
JUL
12.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM (CDT)
Pleasant Prairie
Rochester, MN, 55901