Garry Dean Kolb

February 5, 1937 - June 6, 2014

Garry Dean Kolb Sr. of Ironton, MO passed away June 6, 2014 in Cape Girardeau, MO at the age of 77 years, 4 months, and 1 day. He was born Feb. 5, 1937 in Longton, Kansas a son of the late Clayton and Thelma Driskell Kolb. On Sept. 30, 1958 he was united in marriage to Arlene Kitterman, who survives. To this union was born four children; Tammy Goble and Husband Dan of Salina, KS, Cheryl Shanks and Husband Michael of Fruitland, MO, Garry Kolb Jr., and wife Anita of Gardner, KS and Lisa Tripp and husband Kevin of Perryville, MO. Also surviving are two sisters; Marie Nagele of Milwaukee, WI, and Sandra Deal of North Carolina; 19 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, soon to be 11, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother Bill Kolb and one sister Sharon Lea Kolb. Garry was a 1955 graduate of Longton High School and he served his country in the United States Air Force. He also was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ironton serving as Deacon and he had worked with the Youth Programs in Church. He loved riding his motorcycle, wood working, horses and spending time with his family. Funeral services will be held on Wed. June 11 at 10 am from the 1st Baptist Church of Ironton under the direction of Cole Family Funeral Home with Rev’s. Aaron Boeving, Chris Whorton, Ron Day, and Keith Huffman officiating. Visitation will begin on Tues. from 5 to 8 PM at the 1st Baptist Church. Interment will be Thursday at 10 am in the Longton Cemetery in Longton, KS. Memorials may be made to the 1st Baptist Church of Ironton. On line condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com.