Robert W. Kolpack

Robert W. Kolpack, 93, of Bowler, died on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. Robert was born May 23, 1927, in Tigerton, the son of Otto and Louise (Fuhrman) Kolpack Sr. Robert farmed for many years, a job he truly loved. He received a 30-year award from the Morning Glory Dairy Association. He also drove school bus for the Bowler School District for many years. Robert was active in the surrounding community, was a volunteer firefighter for the Bowler Fire Department for 50 years and enjoyed bowling at Chet and Emil’s. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time in the woods, logging and making maple syrup. Robert was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowler and Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed listening to polka music, deer hunting and playing cards, especially sheepshead. He also enjoyed traveling and cherished his trips to Disney World and Hawaii. Robert was known as the gentle green giant and will be deeply missed. Robert is survived by nieces, Jane (Jon) Brainard, Janet (Richard) Skoda and Linda (Gregory) Small; nephew, David (Debi) Striker; great-nieces and great-nephews, Meghan, Laura, Susan, Aimee, Mason, Luke, James, Ethan and Julian. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Otto (Sally) Kolpack; and a sister, Mary Jane (Edward) Striker. A private family burial will take place at Union Cemetery in Tigerton. Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.