Dennis William Kolb

OREGON/MADISON– Dennis William Kolb, age 65, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Oregon Manor, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dennis was born in Manitowoc on June 8, 1950, the son of Merlin and Irene (Eberhardt) Kolb. His family moved to Madison when he was 11 years old, and he grew up on the west side of town. Dennis graduated from Madison Memorial High School in 1968 and attended UW-Madison. He married the love of his life, Janet (Gogan) Kolb, on April 5, 1974. They built a house and moved to Oregon in October 1977 where they raised three wonderful children. The last ten years of his working career, Dennis worked at Cuna Mutual. He took incredible pride in his three children and all of their accomplishments. Dennis is survived by his wife, Jan; son, Robert (Dana) Kolb of Blaine, Minn.; twin daughters, Michelle (Christopher) Lakner of Cottage Grove and Danielle Kolb of Fitchburg; grandsons, Gabriel, Matthew and Alexander Lakner; twin grandsons, Asher and Emerson Kolb; mother, Irene Kolb; brother, Gerry (Debbie) Kolb; sisters, Beverly (Karl) Krueger, Nancy (Ellery) Groth and Donna (Mike) Bischoff; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Benjamin Lakner (3/14/07); and his father, Merlin Kolb (01/02/03). Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 East Netherwood St., Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Friday, March 11, 2016. Burial will be at Prairie Mound Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 10, 2016, and again at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to National MS Society – WI Chapter or Agrace HospiceCare. Dr. William Heifner was an amazing physician who treated Dennis throughout his life. We thank him for his wonderful care and support. We would also like to thank the staff at the Oregon Manor for all the care they have given Dennis over the last three and a half years and to Agrace HospiceCare for the support that they have given us the last five days of his life. To our loving husband, father, grandfather and son; You are such an inspiration to us for the way you faced your 29 year struggle with MS. Your dignity, grace and courage . . . never ever, not once, complaining about your condition. We love you. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515