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- Edward C. "Edd" Kolbe, Jr., of Fruitland Park, FL, formerly of Newfane, NY, husband of Carole (Tarno) Kolbe, entered into rest on March 17, 2021 at home with his wife by his side after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in N. Tonawanda, NY, the son of the late Edward and Norma Louise (Siefke) Kolbe.
Edd and Carole were married on April 6, 1968 in California. He graduated from Barker high school in '61 and after graduation enlisted in the Navy serving eight years as an aviation ordnance aircrew man on the P3 Orion. He always enjoyed saying he never served aboard a ship. He retired in 1999 after 30 years at Harrison Radiator (GM). Edd enjoyed sports, playing or watching, especially the Buffalo Bills.
Besides his wife of 53 years, he is survived by his sister, Barbara (Paul) Hammond; his brother, Phillip (Virginia) Kolbe; his nieces, Linda (Scott) Greer and Tara Heitzenrater; his great-niece, Abigail (Heitzenrater) Haag; great-nephews, Craig Heitzenrater, Mark Woodard and Christopher Woodard. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Ellen Craine; and nephew, P. J. Hammond.
At Edd's request his body was donated to science and there will be no memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hall Rd. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, would be appreciated. Cards: 20 Lakeview Dr, Fruitland Park, FL 34731. beyersfuneralhome.comPublished on March 19, 2021
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1943 - 2021 (77 years)