Ronald Vern Kolbe, age 82, of Sac City, IA, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at his home in Sac City. Ronald was born on August 8, 1934, in Carroll, IA, to Vern and Mary (Stanzel) Kolbe. He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church. Ronald attended grade school at the Douglas Township #6 Country School, graduated from Sac City High School and then went on to attend college for two years at Iowa Central. Ronald served in the Army from February, 1957, until February, 1959, attaining the ranking of SP4 and SP5.
On April 7, 1963, Ronald married Lois Anne Biggins at the Storm Lake Methodist Church. He farmed most of his life. He and Lois enjoyed entering things in many county fairs as well as the Iowa State Fair. Ronald enjoyed following and watching Major League Baseball teams and was a big NFL fan. He participated in several 5K fun walks and also played in the Senior Games. He loved listening to country music and was a huge fan. Ronald will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Lois; brother Eldon of Sac City; niece Sara Kolbe and great niece Natasha Kolbe of Marshalltown, IA; nephew David (Whitney) Kolbe of West Des Moines, IA; and many extended family members and friends.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Vern and Mary Kolbe, parents-in-law Melvin and Ruth Biggins, brother-in-law Lyle Biggins, and sister-in-law Phyllis Kolbe.
