Sixth Generation

30. Andrew Joseph Kolb^11,12,13,14 was born on 10 Jul 1854 in Beaver Dam, Dodge, WI. He died on 15 Sep 1945 in Beaver Dam, Dodge, WI. Andrew Kolb Dead at Age of 91
Andrew J. Kolb, who was born in the town of Beaver Dam ninety-one years ago, and who had spent his entire life as a resident of this community, died at St. Joseph hospital at 4:15 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Death followed a few days of illness and terminated a long life of useful activity. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Theodore Rohner at St. Peter church at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, and the remains were laid to rest in St. Peter cemetery. Mr. Kolb was a son of Jacob and Mary Kolb and was born July 10th, 1854. On January 29th, 1878, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Karl, who preceded him in death. For forty-five years Mr. Kolb was employed by the Roedl-Jacobs company, retiring in 1936. He was the oldest living member of St. Peter congregation, an honorary president of St. Peter Society and a member of the Holy Name Society and the Third Order of St. Francis. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Agid Miller of Astico; Alois Kolb of this city, George Kolb of Hartford, Mrs. John Brown of Mayville, and Mrs. George Nelson of Wisconsin Rapids. Also surviving are thirty-one grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Beaver Dam Argus September 20, 1945 Page 5 He was buried on 18 Sep 1945 in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Beaver Dam, Dodge, WI. Location a-13-152 OBSERVES 90TH BIRTHDAY - Beaver Dam Argus, July 13, 1944, page 5. The ninetieth birthday anniversary of Andrew Kolb, a life-long resident of Beaver Dam and its vicinity was observed at a family reunion of the Kolb family held at Swan's City Park Sunday. Most of his children and grandchildren were present for the celebration. Mr. Kolb was born on what is now known as the Marlow farm in the town of Beaver Dam and on Highway G just west of Long Bridge on July 10th, 1854. He continued his residence there until 1885, after which, with the exception of brief intervals, he had resided in this city. He was married to Elizabeth Karl on January 29th, 1879, and to this union nine children were born, three of whom are dead. The other six children were present at the observance on Sunday. They are Mrs. Anna Miller, Alois Kolb, Beaver Dam; Leo Kolb, Milwaukee; George Kolb, Hartford; Mrs. Genevieve Braun, Mayville, and Mrs. Agnes Nelson of Wisconsin Rapids. There are thirty-one grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Mr. Kolb was a veteran employee of the Roedl-Jacobs Lumber company where he worked continuously for forty-five years with but a single lost time accident, the result of a broken arm. For five years previous to that time he had been employed by C. Starkweather in the Lumber business and for two years with John Herr as a carpenter. He was a life-long member and one of the founders of St. Peter congregation. Mr. Kolb's family is represented in the armed forces of this country at this time by four grandsons and a grand son-in-law who are overseas and three grandsons and a granddaughter in service in this country. Those present for the picnic and birthday dinner at the park were: Mr. and Mrs. Karl Heidl, Menasha; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Voissen, Menasha; Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson, Wisconsin Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Luther and children of West Allis; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kolb and daughter of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. John Braun and children of Mayville; Mr. and Mrs. George Kolb and children of Hartford; Private George Nelson of Washington, Pa.; Pvt. Ralph Braun, Camp Hood, Texas; Pvt. Edward Kolb, Camp Maxey, Texas; Leo Kolb, Milwaukee; Miss Patricia Kolb, Wisconsin Rapids; Miss Margaret Kolb, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Agid Miller, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Alois Kolb, Mrs. Margaret Kolb, George Karl, Andrew Glassman and daughters, Robert Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McMillan, Miss Carol Miller and Miss Ann May Miller all of Beaver Dam.

Kolb, Andrew
Age: 75 Year: 1930
Birthplace: Wisconsin Roll: T626_2568
Race: White Page: 12A

State: Wisconsin ED: 5

County: Dodge Image: 0647

Township: Beaver Dam
Relationship: Head

Kolb, Elizabeth K
Age: 72 Year: 1930
Birthplace: Roll: T626_2568
Race: Page: 12A

State: Wisconsin ED: 5

County: Dodge Image: 0647

Township: Beaver Dam
Relationship: Wife

Andrew Joseph Kolb and Elisabeth Karl were married on 29 Jan 1878 in Beaver Dam, Dodge, WI.¹⁵ Elisabeth Karl (daughter of Jakob Karl and Anna Maria Hofer) was born on 4 Dec 1857 in Calamus Twp, Dodge, WI. The 1900 Wisconsin Federal Census shows that Elizabeth was born Dec 1857 in Wisconsin. Her parents birthplace is listed as Germany. She had been married for 23 years prior to the census, and is listed as 42 at the time of the census, June 2, 1900. She died on 11 Dec 1937 in Beaver Dam, Dodge, WI. Obituary-- Mrs. Andrew Kolb Died This A.M. ---Life-long Resident of This Community Passed Away at 2:15. Funeral Tuesday. Mrs. Andrew Kolb, a life-long resident of this city passed away at her home, 118 La Crosse Street, where she had resided for 54 years, at 2:15 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Kolb had been in failing health for several months. Elizabeth Karl was born in the Town of Calamus, on Dec 4, 1857, a daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Karl. She received her education in the Red School House, Town of Calamus, and St. Mary's parochial school in Beaver Dam. She spent most of her younger years on the farm with her parents and on the 29th day of January, 1878, she was united in marriage with Andrew Kolb of the Town of Beaver Dam, where they resided until 1885, when they came to Beaver Dam and have lived here since. Nine children were born to this union, of whom six remain to mourn the loss of their mother. Surviving is her husband and the following children: Mrs. Anna Miller, Town of Calamus; Alois Kolb of Fond du Lac; George Kolb of Hartford; Genevieve Braun of Mayville; Agnes Nelson of Madison; Leo Kolb of West Allis; thirty-two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, George Karl, and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Willnecker of this city. Mrs. Kolb was a faithful member of St. Peter's church and a member of the Christian Mothers Society of the church. Funeral services will be from the late home to St. Peter's church at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. Fr. Rohner officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's cemetery.

Another obituary -- Officiating at the funeral services of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Kolb, held this morning at St. Peter's church, were: Rev. Theo. Rohner, celebrant, Rev. M. J. Jacobs, Waunaukee, deacon, Rev. H. Langenfeld, subdeacon and the Rev. John Brzonkala, master of ceremonies. Pallbearers were Karl A. Kolb, Fond du Lac, Carl Miller, Ed. Kolb, Beaver Dam, Geo. Nelson, Madison, Donald A. Braun, Mayville, all grandchildren of the deceased. Present from out-of-town at the funeral services were: Rev. M. J. Jacobs, Waunaukee; Anton Eisenbarth, Morgan, Minn., Frank Eisenbarth, St. Benedict, Iowa, Jos. Andorfer, Algona, Iowa; Mrs. Earl Bowers, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kolb, Madison; Mrs. Elmer Lehman, Hustisford; Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Breitenbach, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blied, Madison; Phil Lacey, Rita Lacey, John Lacey, Mayville; Mr. and Mrs. Weinberger of Mayville; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bachhuber, Mayville; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Welsch, Mayville; Mrs. Minnie Clark and son, Mr. and Mrs. T. Brandt, Milwaukee. Golden Wedding Announcement -- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kolb, 118 LaCrosse street, observed the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, Sunday, January 29, 1928. Andrew Kolb and Elizabeth Karl were united in marriage at St. Peter's church, Beaver Dam, January 29, 1878, by the Rev. Father Fusseder. To this union were born nine children, three of whom have passed away. There are twenty-nine grandchildren. All assembled at St. Peter's church at nine o'clock Sunday morning to attend mass and receive communion. Mass was read by the Rev. George Muenzer. St. Peter's society of which Mr. Kolb is president, attended mass in a body. There was also a large gathering of immediate relatives and friends. Following mass they departed for their homes for breakfast and in the afternoon joined in a general goodtime at St. Peter's hall. All children and grandchildren were on the program in song and prose. Mr. F. C. Blied, president of the Central Societies of Wisconsin, gave a very inspiring talk during the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kolb were presented with many gifts of gold. At five o'clock a bounteous supper was served by the ladies of the Christian Mother's Society. Covers were laid for eighty guests. The evening was spent in cards and sociability. Mr. and Mrs. Kolb have resided in this city and vicinity their entire lives, where they have been members of St. Peter's congregation. Those from out-of-town who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Blied, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kolb, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Noerz of Madison; Miss Elizabeth Kolb of Janesville; Mr. and Mrs. Alois Kolb and children of Fond du Lac; Mr. George Kolb and son, Donald, of Hartford; Mr. and Mrs. John Braun of Mayville; the Misses Dolores and Patricia Kolb of Elm Grove, Wis.

Wed 55 years-- in local paper -- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kolb celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary Sunday at their home in Beaver Dam, where they have lived since their marriage. The celebration was attended by five of their six living children, 32 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and friend. Andrew Joseph Kolb and Elisabeth Karl had the following children:

+62	i.	Mary R. Kolb.
+63	ii.	Anna Natalie Kolb.
64	iii.	Frank G. Kolb was born on 19 Nov 1884 in Beaver Dam, Dodge, WI. The 1900 Wisconsin Federal Census for Dodge County, Beaver Dam Town, shows Frank(Charles?) at age 15, having been born in Wisconsin in Nov 1884. He lived on LaCrosse Street with his parents, Andrew and Elizabeth. He died on 27 Sep 1906 in Beaver Dam, Dodge, WI. DIED - KOLB - At the home of his parents, 118 LaCrosse street, Fourth ward, Thursday, Sept. 27, 1906, of spinal trouble, Frank G. Kolb, aged 21 years, 10 months and 8 days. Deceased was the son of Andrew and Elizabeth Kolb. He had been a sufferer with spinal trouble since he was two years old, and had been entirely helpless for some time, but bore his affliction with fortitude and patience. The funeral was held Saturday at 9:30 a.m . from St. Peter's church. Burial in St. Peter's cemetery. Beaver Dam Argus Thursday October 5, 1906 Page 5. Plot a-13-152 He was buried on 29 Sep 1906 in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Beaver Dam, Dodge, WI. Location a-13-152
+65	iv.	Aloysius Edward Kolb.
+66	v.	Jacob John Kolb.
+67	vi.	Leo Christian Kolb.
+68	vii.	George M. Kolb.
+69	viii.	Genevieve M. Kolb.
+70	ix.	Agnes Katherine Kolb.