Silvia R.
Kolb
Silvia R. Kolb
June 6, 1938- April 30, 2025
Silvia was welcomed to heaven on April 30, 2025 by her beloved husband, Richard H. Kolb and her grandson, Michael R. Goepp.
Silvia was born in Breslau, Germany on June 6, 1938 and survived World War II with her father, mother, and brother. After the war they immigrated to the United States in 1953 to Glenview, IL. Silvia attended Glenbrook North High School. After graduating she worked at Northwestern University as a secretary. She later went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Northeastern University in Illinois.
Silvia met Richard Kolb in 1959 and was married to him for 56 years until he passed away in 2016. During their marriage they had four children whom she dearly loved; Kathleen (Jim) Lehman, Karin (Dan) Goepp, Richard, Jr (Marsha) and Suzanne (Ed) Allen, along with her 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The family lived in Glenview and Northfield IL until Silvia and Richard moved to Florida in 1988.
Sanibel Island and Ft Myers, FL were Silvia’s happy place where she loved to shell, garden, read, knit, play tennis and comb the beaches. She was very involved in St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Ft. Myers and volunteered at the thrift store for many years. Together, Silvia and Richard traveled the world and rang in the new century twice on a cruise in 2000. Her life was fulfilled by faith, family, and friends.
Silvia will be missed by many who also believe that she is happily reunited with her husband and grandson.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Ronald McDonald House Click Here to Donate or Harry Chapin Food Bank Click Here to Donate would be appreciated.
A Memorial Services will be held on Friday, May 23 at 4:30 pm at The Little Brick Church at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Interment will be and Rite of Committal will be on June 27 at 10:30 am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Ft. Myers, FL
To all of Silvia’s loved ones…our deepest condolences. Silvia was a wonderful neighbor. We bonded over our shared love of Yorkies. Her bright smile and joyful sense of humor were always delightful. She is missed. May you find comfort in good memories.
So sorry for your loss. My mom, Pat Jipson, lived across the hall from Sylvia in Mequon and became good friends. Sylvia will be missed.
I am sorry I was unable to attend the service for Silvia. Silvia became a good friend in FL and then we both moved to Mequon where we shared many good times, happy memories and support for each other. She was always there for me in my times of need. I will miss Silvia but know she is happy to be with Dick again. My sympathy to you all. Her family was her greatest blessing
I recently learned about the passing of Silvia. She was near and dear to my heart. Silvia joined my creative arts group at Newcastle Place with a little coaxing and encouragement. She would joke about her inability to produce art, but she amazed me with her talent and spirit. I suggested she make a “gallery” was to showcase her pieces…to which she would laugh. I always knew how Silvia felt about something, because she didn’t beat around the bush. After moving to Oak Creek, we would text on occasion to touch base and share photos of projects we’ve done. We met a few times when she was in the Mequon area for an appointment. I am saddened to have learned of her passing. She was very special to me, and despite her move to a new community, I thought of her often. My condolences.