Matthew John Kolbeck, 75 of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at Mayo Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin surround by his loving family. Matthew was born December 30, 1948 to Frank Joseph and Evelyn Gertrude (Stock) Kolbeck in Mauston, Wisconsin. He attended Sullivan and East Troy Schools. Following school, Matt started working for Waukesha Sprinkers installing home irrigation systems and golf course systems. He continued to work for them until his retirement.
Matt enjoyed woodworking, arrowhead hunting, telling jokes, walking his dog, doing home projects and working in his yard. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Matt met Melissa Snock in 1990 and have been together ever since. Together they have raised Matt’s grandson, Clayton.
Matt is survived by the love of his life, Melissa Snock of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin; his children, David (Tammy) Strasburg, Mary (Jason) Cuff, Marshall Kolbeck, Misty Rose Johnson, Levi Doherty, Caleb Kolbeck and Cody Kolbeck; many grandchildren; and step-daughter, Tonya Shepard.
Preceding Matt in death were three of his daughters, Michelle Kolbeck, Misty Lynn Kolbeck and Maya Kolbeck; his parents, Frank and Evelyn Kolbeck; siblings, Delores Kolbeck, Frank Kolbeck, Joseph Kolbeck, Connie King, Jeanie Lass and Carol Anderson; son-in-law, Matthew Johnson; and grandchildren, Nathan Bruno and Saige Strasburg.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin with Rev. Lynn Schreck as the officiant. There will be a visitation from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm before services at the funeral home on Monday.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is assisting the family with services.