Richard Kolze Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Kolze (Palatine, Illinois), born in Schiller Park, Illinois, who passed away on October 21, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Kolze and Alice Kolze; and his son Timothy A. Kolze. He is survived by: his sons, Michael R. (Kim), Jack T. and Richard T. (Maralyn); his grandchildren, Melanie, Meghan (Nate Bargar), Shannon (Michael Mauro), Michael (Alyssa), Ricky (Jenny), Mara (Chad Walker) and Courtney Hay (Ben); his great grandchildren, Colin, Bradley Bargar, Matthew, Gabriella, Gianna Mauro, Peyton, Quentin, Michael, Johnathan and Daniel Kolze; and his caregiver Gemma Mosqueda.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Timothy A. Kolze Scholarship Fund, Harper College Educational Foundation (https://www.harpercollege.edu), 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067 or to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 144 E. Palatine Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067. William Rainey Harper College Educational Foundation in memory of Richard "Dick" Kolze.
