Leonard G. “Jerry” Kolbet 70, formerly of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his home with his daughter, Jennifer Cross, and his companion, Connie Lennie, by his side.
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City. A private family inurnment will take place at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Roseville at a later date.
Leonard G. “Jerry” Kolbet was born February 10, 1952 to Leonard J. and Pauline (Staudt) Kolbet in Rockford. Jerry grew up in the Charles City area where he attended the Charles City School District, graduating in 1972. Jerry went on to further his education at NIACC earning his degree in agricultural mechanics in 1973. In 1975, Jerry purchased his lifelong farm where he lived out his life. In 1976, Jerry was married for a short time and welcomed his daughter, Jennifer (Kolbet) Cross, into the world in 1978.
Jerry enjoyed his life on the farm raising horses, small livestock and he also was a small grain farmer. Jerry enjoyed every minute he spent on his farm and took pride in being a lifelong farmer. Jerry spent his free time hunting, fishing, dancing, sight-seeing, playing cards, watching movies, attending garage sales and flea markets and taking his trips to the casino with his partner in crime, Connie Lennie.
Jerry will be missed greatly by his daughter, Jennifer (Kolbet) Cross; son-in-law, Shawn Cross; grandchildren: Allie, Cole and Carley Cross; girlfriend, Connie Lennie; niece, Tarisha Davis; and nephew, Maurice Briggs.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline (Staudt) Kolbet; father, Leonard J. Kolbet; brother-in-law, Dwight Briggs; and sister, Jean Ann Briggs.
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