Obituary

Jacob John Kolbow aka "Jake", age 45, peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior on June 22, 2024, after a courageous battle with GBM brain cancer at his home in West Bend surrounded by his wife, mother, daughter in law and two very close friends of the family. He was born on December 2, 1978, to John and Debra (Gauger) Kolbow and was the first child of three. Jake enjoyed the outdoors and all its hobbies, most of this with his wife Danielle Kolbow(Hintz). His two sons Sebastian and Brandon usually in toe behind them. From hunting and fishing alongside weekend camping trips Jacob truly enjoyed his family and friends in this environment. Jacob's son Brandon was the most eager to learn all he could about hunting from his dad with the extra boating and machinery fixes. Oldest son Sebastian would rather do the fishing and eating of it than help do maintenance on the boat. They each had their time with their dad doing things they would not know until later they were learning from him. This would include their dads arguing/haggling capabilities lol. Jacob and his wife Danielle would plan many trips and camping events with his brother Luke Kolbow, his sister in-law Regina (Humpal) Kolbow and his sister Kristal (Kolbow)Knudtson. These trips always included his nieces and nephews Kyla Johnson, Madyx Knudtson and Grant Kolbow, Grace Kolbow and young Levi Kolbow who Jake liked to tease. Not all families get to enjoy their families to the extent ours did, but we wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Jake had so many friendships at his work where he shared his love for God and the job itself. He loved his company and was proud of the work he did there. He joined in the company parties and Walleye Weekend events which made him enjoy his job even more. There is not many places, he would say to his wife where one can say that they are friends with the bosses/owners and co-workers. The support he got when he was diagnosed was something that made him cry and truly happy that he was so honest and devoted to Strohwig Industries.

Jake is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 26 years, Danielle (Hintz) Kolbow, sons Sebastian Kolbow, daughter in law Camron (Ratzel) Kolbow, Brandon Kolbow and girlfriend Tori Hacker. His parents, John and Debra Kolbow; parents-in-law, John and Karen Gruling, siblings: Luke Kolbow and Kristal Kolbow Knudtson, siblings-in-law, Regina (Humpal) Kolbow. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, Kyla Johnson, Madyx Knudtson, Grant Kolbow, Grace Kolbow, and Levi Kolbow. along with a long list of other relatives and friends.

Jake is preceded in death by: Grandparents Oliver, Hazel and Elaine Kolbow, Leonard and Nancy Gauger, cousin: Ryan Priefer aka Rye bread.

A Christian Funeral Service will be at 6:00PM on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (777 S Indiana Ave. West Bend, WI 53095) with Pastor Robert Hein presiding. Visitation will be at church on Friday, June 28 from 3:00PM until 5:45PM. Private Family Interment on Monday 7/1/24 with Pastor Matt Mueller at 11 am Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hartford, WI.

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