Obituary of John Arthur Kolar

John Arthur Kolar, 73, of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away in his home on February 17, 2022. 

John is survived by his loving wife, Jeannine, of 16 years.  Beloved father of John Patrick Kolar and Nicole Kolar, and step father of Michelle Walton and Andrea Rayton.  Wonderful grandfather to Logan, Mellody & Temperance.   Brother to Laurie Gardner (Hank), James Kolar, Jeffrey Kolar (Debra), Patrice Pravato (Jim) and Lisa Hodge (Cam). Uncle, cousin and friend to many.

John was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 4, 1948.  After high school he joined the Air Force and served in the Vietnam war.   He was a pipefitter until his retirement in 2007.  He enjoyed fishing and woodworking.  He blessed many family and friends with his generosity and talent; there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do.  

Cremation has taken place.  Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Cancer Society.

 He will be extremely missed but never forgotten.