KOLINSKI, Dolores "Dee" (Crueger) 1926-2015

KOLINSKI, CRUEGER, COSTA

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 11/6/2015 at 13:23:15

Dolores "Dee" Kolinski

July 31, 1926 - March 5, 2015

Dolores “Dee” Kolinski, 88, Cedar Falls, Iowa, a former resident of Stevens Point, died Thursday March 5, 2015 in Cedar Falls.

She was born July 31, 1926 in Marathon County to Wilbur and Flora (Costa) Crueger. She married Stanley (Sonny) J. Kolinski July 10, 1948 in St. Peters Catholic church. They were married 62 years. He died March 30, 2011.

She attended Central State Teaching College. She taught in a one room school house in Portage County. She retired from Sentry Insurance in 1986 after 30 years of service.

Dee had a heart of gold. She was a lifelong fan of figure skating and hockey. She enjoyed watching sports and re-runs of The Lawrence Welk show. They adopted their dog Cotton who was her faithful and loving companion.

Survived by a son, Bruce (Nancie) Kolinski of Phoenix, AZ; a daughter Mary (Ken) Smith of Cedar Falls, IA. Three grandchildren Brynn and Griffin Kolinski and Kaitlyn Smith; and a sister, Dawn Zamzow of Plover, WI.

Preceded in death by her parents; a son, Brett Kolinski; and a brother, Wayne Crueger.

There will be no public service at her request. Burial will be in the Guardian Angel Cemetery at a later date. Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls, is assisting the family.

Memorials may be directed to The Cedar Bend Humane Society (1166 W. Airline Hwy, Waterloo, IA 50703) or the Humane Society of Portage County.

Source: Richardson Funeral Service