Thomas Kolar Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 13, 2026, at the age of 96, Thomas Kolar of Fort Myers, Florida passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Kolar and Betty Kolar; his brother Frank Kolar; his in-laws, Clarence and Esther Roessler; and his granddaughter Paris Kolar.
He is survived by: his wife Eleanor "Ellie" Kolar; his children, Beverly Chesnut (Steve), Sandy Stilwell Youngquist (Tim) and Tom Kolar (Melinda); his grandchildren, Krista Hoffman, Steve Chesnut, Jonathan Chesnut, Corban Chesnut, Chauncey Brown, Erik Brown, Tommy Kolar and Sterling Kolar; and his great grandchildren, Eden Hoffman, Ellie Hoffman, Steven Chesnut, Karis Chesnut, Ava Chesnut, Emily Chesnut, Paul Chesnut, Luke Chesnut, Tristen Brown, Ethan Brown, Grace Brown, Laila Brown, Quinn Kolar, Blake Kolar and Tommy Kolar.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Lee Health Foundation, which provided loving care to the entire family for 67 years—including a six-month stay for the premature birth of their granddaughter Paris, who lived joyfully until age 35. Lee Health Foundation, 9800 South HealthPark Drive, Suite 405, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
