CLARENCE A. KOLB
Clarence A. Kolb, age 80, of Brookville, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021, following a brief illness.
Born September 1, 1940, in Brookville, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Baudendistel) Kolb. Born on his mother’s birthday, he in turn later had a daughter, Diana King, who shared the same birthday and the three would celebrate together.
He was a self-employed logger and timber buyer for many years. He helped clear the land underneath what is now Brookville Lake. He cut the timber that presently is the flooring in the White House in Washington, D.C. In his leisure time, he enjoyed racing Corvettes at Edgewater in his younger days. Roller skating and riding motorcycles with his daughters, summer picnics, and camping.
Survivors include three daughters, Diana King of Bright, Linda (John) Quattrone of Monroe, Ohio and Lisa (Jeff) Goins of Hamilton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Adrien King; Keri and Cassidy Stenger; Lissa, Lindsay, Lyric, Ian Goins; one great-granddaughter, Amirah Blue; two sisters, Clara Jordan of Indianapolis, and Liz (Alvin) Stenger of Brookville; a brother Ed (Virginia) Kolb of Brookville, several nieces and nephews; as well as his former wife Nancy Kolb Herald.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, John Kolb, Bill Kolb, and Charlie Kolb.
Family and friends may visit from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville. Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 10, 2021, 12 Noon at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michael’s Blvd., Brookville. Burial will then follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville. Memorial contributions may be directed to a Scholarship Fund to be established in his name.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kolb family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.