KOLLASCH, Nicholas M. 1985-2020

KOLLASCH, DEGEN

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 5/27/2020 at 09:21:06

Nicholas M. Kollasch

October 10, 1985 - May 21, 2020

Obituary for Nicholas M. Kollasch

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – Nicholas “Nick” Kollasch, 34, of Cedar Falls died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home.

He was born October 10, 1985 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the son of Matthew and Patricia “Colleen” (Degen) Kollasch. He graduated from Northern University High School in 2004 and attended the University of Northern Iowa and then Iowa Culinary Institute in Ankeny.

He was employed at various establishments throughout the Cedar Valley including: Mulligans, Western Home Communities, UNI Dining Services & Catering, Toads Bar & Grill, Sunnyside Country Club, Rudy’s Tacos and My Verona. While at the Iowa Culinary Institute, he was employed at the Flying Mango and Django in Des Moines, and The Owl’s Nest in Panora. Currently, he managed the bakery at the Cedar Falls Hy-Vee.

Survived by: his mother, Colleen (Bruce) Rieks of Cedar Falls; his father, Matt (Beatrice Spahr) Kollasch of Berlin, Germany; a sister, Hannah (Curt) Saland of North Liberty; step sister, Shelby (Michael) Logan of Austin, TX; step brother, Garrett Rieks of North Liberty; nieces, Lydia and Lila Saland; maternal grandmother, Ann Degen of Bancroft; paternal grandmother, Betty Kollasch of Bancroft; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by: infant half brothers, Charles and Sidney; maternal grandfather, Donald H. Degen; and paternal grandparents, Maurice and Elizabeth Kollasch.

Family directed memorial services will be held at a later date, with inurnment in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Memorials may be sent to the family for donation to the Cedar Valley Hospitality House in Waterloo and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.

SOURCE: Richardson Funeral Service