"My beloved cousin, you always put others needs before your own, Sharon. Our time in Antigo will be so different now with you gone but guess the Lord called you on Easter to be part of the great celebration in Heaven. Give my love to all our family! Thanks for all the fun times we shared. I will always remember you with loving prayers. Deepest condolences to Rodney, Janice and Allen, Al and Tina, and Jim and Janice, and other family snd your many friends. Blessed to have had you for my cousin! Valerie (and Bob)"
In loving memory of
Sharon Kolz
February 10, 1947 - April 9, 2023
Sharon S. Kolz, of Antigo, died on April 9, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 76 years old. She was born on February 10, 1947 in Antigo, a daughter of Lionel and Althea (Petska) Schafer. She married Rodney Kolz on July 11, 1970 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo.
Sharon graduated from Antigo High School in 1965.
She was employed at Wienbrenner Shoe Factory in Merrill for ten years and then at Johnson Electric in Antigo for twenty years. She retired in 2010.
Sharon was a member of the SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church. She enjoyed animals and volunteered at the Langlade County Humane Society. She also delivered Meals on Wheels and assisted at the Antigo Area Food Pantry. She enjoyed going to the casino.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Rodney Kolz of Antigo; a sister, Janice (Allen) Zaitz of Wausau, two brothers, Allen (friend Tina Theisen) Schafer of Antigo and James (Janice) Schafer of Iowa.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Olson.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Tributes
"I played softball with Sharon in our younger years. Rodney coached our team for a few years. Sharon was a great person. I will have many fond memories. I send my condolences to Rodney and Sharon's family. Elizabeth (Betty) Bula"
"I have fond memories of friends going horseback riding together. The volunteering she did for 7 years, delivering Meals on Wheels for the ADRC, was always greatly appreciated and she will be missed. Sincere sympathy to Rodney, Janice, Jim, Allen Kathy Schultz"
"My condolences to Sharon?s family and friends prayers for all ????"