December 28, 2003 Karl J. Kolger, age 79, of Richmond, died Saturday (December 27, 2003) at his residence. He was born in Windber, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1924 to Louis and Hazel Blough Kolger and had lived in Richmond most of his life. He was a graduate of Richmond High School and of Earlham College and received his law degree from the Indiana University School of Law. He was an retired attorney and partner in the law firm of Knoll Kolger Sowers and Metzger. He was a US Army veteran of World War II and of the Korean War. He was a member of Saint Paul's Lutheran Church and of the Indiana Bar Association and was a member and past president of the Wayne County Bar Association. He was also a member and Past Commander of Harry Ray Post 65 of the American Legion. Survivors include: Wife - Nancy Kolger (whom he married on January 1, 1989) Sons - Dave Kolger of Richmond Joe Kolger of Crawfordsville, Indiana Jon Kolger of Colleyville, Texas Step-daughters - Tami Stevens of Richmond Lora Routson of Richmond Step-son - Rob Noble of Tampa, Florida Brother - Louis Kolger of Cincinnati, Ohio Sister - Hazel Kelly of Valparaiso, Florida 4 Grandchildren 8 Step-Grandchildren 1 Step-Great Grandchild Nieces & Nephews His first wife, Beverly Harris Kolger, died in 1988. A brother, William Kolger, and a sister, Elizabeth Washko, are also deceased. Private services will be held on Wednesday (December 31, 2003) in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary. Pastor Martin Gehring will officiate. Burial will be in Elkhorn Cemetery where military graveside services will be conducted by the Wayne County Veterans Council. There will be no public calling. www.riggle-waltermann.com