Wencel Kolar, Sr., 86, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Maria (Schwarz) Kolar who died in 2014.
Born in Miletinac, Yugoslavia on May 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Kapolin) Kolar. Joseph attended Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in Jonestown. He enjoyed gardening, listening and dancing to polka and waltz music, and watching football. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his son, Wencel J. Kolar, Jr., of Fredericksburg; daughter, Irene M., wife of Bruce Bomberger, of Fredericksburg; grandchildren, Derek, and his wife, Stacy, and Nicholas, and his wife Katie; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Sophia, Jackson, Jacob, Layla, and Henry; brothers, Steve, and his wife, Gloria Kolar, Joseph Kolar, and Tony, and his wife, Barbara Kolar; sisters, Ann Zimmerman, Elizabeth Ditzler, and Mary, wife of Pete Croce. He was preceded in death by his first grandchild, Monika Marie Bomberger.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, from Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, 560 N. Mill St., Jonestown. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the service will be private. There will be no viewing or visitation prior to the service. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Rt. 422 & Sipe Ave., P.O. Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033. In the memo line, please write, “In Loving Memory of Wencel Kolar, Sr., Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co., PA”.
Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown, is honored to serve the family.
