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Louis Jay Kolz

1961 - 2018

BORN

1961

DIED

2018

Louis Kolz Obituary

Louis Jay Kolz passed away quietly in his sleep April 10, 2018 from a heart attack. Louie was born August 23, 1961 to Joseph E. and Mamie Kolz, both of whom have preceded him in death. Siblings Fred, Bill and Debbie have also preceded him in death.

He is survived by wife Deniese, children James, Danny, Kylie, and Teresa and grandson Jameson, siblings Ronnie, Vicky, Jim, Wanda, Barbara, and Danny. He has left behind numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Louie was born and raised in La Plata County, and was well-known in draft horse circles as a teamster/driver. He worked for different construction companies in the oil and gas industry, and was well-known for his skill in moving drilling rigs. In recent years, he had been an OTR truck driver working out of Missouri.

Many people will miss his quick grin with its mustache cover, his cheeky wit and sense of humor, and the sparkle of his blue eyes under the shade of a cowboy hat.

Louis is being cremated and his family will bring his ashes back to this area to be scattered. There are no plans for a memorial at this time.

Published by The Durango Herald on Apr. 16, 2018.
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My heart goes out to the Kolz family. Louis, much like his father, was such a character! I have so many wonderful memories of this family. Louis was my first ever driver for an equipment move when I worked pilot car. You will be greatly missed, old friend. Blessings to the family.

Shawmarie Jeffery (Baird)

May 10, 2018

my condolences to the kolz family. Louie was one of a kind....he will be missed! praying for comfort and peace xoxo

brooke mccoy

April 19, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of your lost. I want to extend my most sincere condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that God keeps those who die in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalm 116:15

April 18, 2018

My sympathy goes out to Louie's family. He was a good friend for many years. May he rest in peace.

Wanita Cooper

April 17, 2018

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