Obituary for Fred R. Kolb Fred R. Kolb of Mandeville, LA passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born on June 24, 1944 in Georgenthal, Germany to the late Frederick Kolb and the late Gertrude Fuhr Kolb. Fred is survived by his adoring wife of 50 years, Leslie Kolb; his children Clayton Kolb (Christi) and Courtney McMahon (Joseph); and his five precious grandchildren Kimberly McMahon, Joseph McMahon, Casey Kolb, Cassidy Kolb, and Catherine Kolb.
He is also survived by his sister Kristina Kolb Johnson, two nieces, and a nephew. Fred and his family escaped from the Soviets in 1947 and ultimately arrived in New Orleans in 1950. Later the family relocated to Houston, TX where he met the love of his life, Leslie Peek.
Fred graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Economics and Finance while serving in the Air Force National Guard for six years. Fred was a dynamic, intensely committed individual in all of his endeavors. Having worked for most of his years as a Sales Rep and Manager at Deluxe Corporation, he retired in 1998 so he and his wife could devote themselves to world travel and to their favorite hobby – bridge.
He was a co-founder of the Mandeville Bridge Club, which has brought much joy and camaraderie to its club’s players. Fred was a Bronze Life Master, teacher, and club director, too. He would like to be remembered by the song “I Did it My Way”.
Fred played his final hand with courage and dignity. It was his last hurrah! Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM.
Interment will follow the service in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Kolb to be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, www. stjude.org/ .
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