Cyril Daniel Kohlbeck

Cyril D Kohlbeck peacefully passed away of old age in the morning of August 8, 2023.

Born December 22, 1922, he would have been 101 if he had lived 'til December, the same age as his mother at her time of death.

Dad came from a very poor family of 9. They barely made a living on a very poor farm. Besides milking cows, income was had by growing green beans for the canning company. He got off the farm by taking a job in Green Bay with the Larsen Canning Co. Growing vegetables was something he knew.

Cy married Carole Mae Sweet on October 16, 1948. Mom had business training and was a great benefit to Dad. She kept the household running smoothly when he was away. Mom passed away on April 3, 2003. They were married 55 years.

Dad always had a burning curiosity and a great sense of exploration. That led to family moves to Ohio and then Idaho before landing back in Ashwaubenon.

Five sons survive. Steve and Barb Kohlbeck, their three boys, Aaron and Sara, Benjamin and Dana, and Adam and Jennifer. Son Tom and Wendy Kohlbeck, their two boys Ross and Amber and Brent and Janene. Son Jim and Sue Kohlbeck, their three children, Lindsey and Danny, Kirk James Kohlbeck, and Kelsey and Kyle. Fourth son Mark and Tammy Kohlbeck, their two children Martha and Brad and Jacob and Cailee and youngest son Bill and Karen Kohlbeck and their three daughters, Shannon and Donny, Caitlin Kohlbeck, and Bailey and John. There are 22 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

After Mom died, Dad was fortunate enough to meet Rose Beauvais. They were close in age, had many things in common, and were great companions for 16 years. Rose passed away in 2021.

Dad was a member of the building committee undertaking construction of a new Nativity parish. He was on the parish council and read at mass for many years, maintaining a keen interest in Nativity. He served on the Ashwaubenon village board and had many outside business interests, partnering with one son or the other in a mobile home and several athletic shoe ventures.

Dad enjoyed fishing although, truth be known, he wasn't that good at it. He was a great joke teller. His first book was a joke book. His delivery, however made his jokes much funnier.

Mom and Dad traveled extensively. He loved Mexico. He really came a long way from a poor kid of the depression. He thought outside the box, sometimes hard to follow but never boring.

Services are Thursday, 8/24 at Nativity of our Lord parish. Visitation is 9 to 11, mass to follow and lunch after services.