Gary L. Kolvek

Gary L. Kolvek

January 20, 1965 – January 24, 2022

Preceded in death by son, Nicholas; mother, Rose; father, James; brothers, Steven and Michael.  Survived by children, Angela Kolvek (George), Patrick Kolvek (Haleigh); brothers and sisters: Jim, Robert, Denny (Tammy), Sheri Lamb (Scott), John (Stacy), Mary “Katy” Dickerson (Nathan), Rose Kolvek; many nieces and nephews.

VIGIL SERVICE: Sunday, January 30th, 6:30pm at West Center Chapel with family receiving friends from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.  MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, January 31st, 10:30am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3122 S. 74th Street.  Private Interment.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

 

 

15 Comments

  • Glen Wehr Posted January 28, 2022 10:55 am

    I’m sorry for your lose. I remember the ice rink in your yard and Gary being funny in high school.

  • Dave Mitchell Posted January 28, 2022 1:00 pm

    Deepest condolences to the Kolvek family.

  • Chad J Christy Posted January 28, 2022 1:14 pm

    You will be missed, Gary! Sending prayers to the family, friends and all of our co-workers at Echo.

  • Mike Hall Posted January 28, 2022 4:02 pm

    Very sorry for your loss, your family will be in our prayers.

  • Brian Bowers Posted January 28, 2022 6:09 pm

    You will be missed Gary. It was a pleasure to work with you and you always made things fun and entertaining. God Bless you and you family.

  • Sherri McKim Posted January 28, 2022 7:02 pm

    My condolences to Angie and George; Patrick and Haleigh, your family and friends Gary. I will miss you very much. Rest in Peace my dear friend. My life was better because I met you. You are gone but will never be forgotten. You were my rock and helped me through a very difficult time in my life. You were my friend, my taco (and burger) buddy, my confidant, my companion, and my person. I will forever cherish the time , albeit a very short amount of time, that we spent together. You will be missed Gary Lee Kolvek, no more “Let me tell you something”; “Here’s the deal”, “Ditto” or “We make plans and God Laughs” . Thank you for your compassion, honesty, integrity, friendship and love. Thank you for being a wonderful man and amazing human! I will miss you very much. I only hope and pray your kids know just how very proud you were of them and how much you loved them.

  • Steve Sheridan Posted January 28, 2022 8:29 pm

    I’m very sorry to hear about Gary‘s passing. I have not seen him in years but I always liked him back in school. May the Lord Jesus bring comfort to your family during this difficult time.

  • Steve Sheridan Posted January 28, 2022 8:31 pm

    I’m very sorry to hear about Gary‘s passing. May the Lord Jesus bring comfort to your family during this difficult time.

  • Steve Sheridan Posted January 28, 2022 8:33 pm

    I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I have not seen Gary in years but I always liked him. May the Lord Jesus bless your family during this difficult time.

  • Steve Sheridan Posted January 28, 2022 8:37 pm

    I’m very sorry to hear about Carrie’s passing. I’m praying for the Lord to bring comfort to your family during this difficult time.

  • Pat Finley Posted January 29, 2022 2:13 pm

    The last time I talked to Gary was side by side on the interstate while driving. Such a Gary encounter. Loved it! Gary was a scrapper. He will be missed. May God give comfort to his family.

  • Kris Hopkins Posted January 29, 2022 7:14 pm

    It was such a pleasure working with You Gary. I’ll miss the morning kidding of my parking skills and always remember when we bumped into each other on vacation in Brainard Minnesota playing put put golf. You will be greatly missed by your Echo family. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this unthinkable time.

  • Lori Wood Posted January 31, 2022 7:06 am

    Dear Kolvek family, I’m so sorry for your loss. The posted picture of Gary brings back old memories of Gary teasing me about Iowa football (his typical funny smirk). Such a good guy. Keeping you all in my prayers.

  • Richard Garrigan Posted February 1, 2022 3:29 pm

    Gary was a very kind person. He was a student at Cathedral when I taught there. Always upbeat, friendly and helpful. He loved playing football.

    May he rest in peace. Sorry I couldn’t be there (out of town).but thank you for celebrating his life with Mass.

    Mr. Richard Garrigan

  • Sheri McKim Posted January 20, 2023 6:03 pm

    I think of you often my dear friend. You are gone but not forgotten. No man is dead who lives in the hearts of others.

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