Obituary of Richard Kollman

Richard A. Kollman "Six-Pack" Age 56. At rest Sunday, September 8, 2013 at his late residence. Born in Joliet and lifelong resident. Graduate of Plainfield High School Class of 1975. Employed by the Teamsters Union Local #179. Proprietor of Kollman Signs. Life member of Joliet Moose Family Center Lodge #300 (past Governor). Member of the Associated Clubs of Will County, he was active with the Wish Upon A Star organization for over 25 years. Rick enjoyed his times spent on the river with family and friends as well as working on cars. Survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Carol "Midget" (nee Roberts) Kollman of Joliet; three children, Jeff (Kellie) Kollman of Manhattan, Eric (Nancy) Kollman of Mokena and Elise Roberts of Joliet; nine grandchildren, Tristen, Brett, Jacqueline, Cassie, Athena, Andrea, Kaylee, Matthew and adopted grandson, Bobby; his parents, Jack (Sara) Kollman and Patricia (nee Smith) Kollman; one sister, Roberta Balavender of Joliet; one brother, Brian Kollman of Joliet; and his aunt Edith "Tootsie" Jurisic of Wilmington. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Joliet Area Community Hospice and Fr. Brad Baker, Rector of the Cathedral, for all their kind and compassionate support. Funeral Services for Richard A. Kollman will be Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com