Kurt Kolar Obituary

Kurt was special. The legal world, the theatrical domain and most importantly, his family and friends, will always miss him. May his memory be for a blessing.

William G. Schur

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THOSE ONES DEAR TO KURT. WE WERE FRIENDS THAT MET WHILE WORKING TOGETHER AT "HADES HUNTED HOUSE" EVERY OCTOBER. HE WILL COME AND PICK ME AT MY HOME AND WE WILL DRIVE THERE TOGETHER TO HAVE FUN. BEING LOOKING FOR HIM AND TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM FOR YEARS, SINCE I LEFT CHICAGO. MY HEART IT IS IN PIECES TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF THIS. HE WAS AN AMAZING HUMAN BEING, FULL OF JOY AND LAUGHTER. I WILL KEEP MISSING HIM UNTIL OUT PATHS MEET AGAIN. R.I.P.!!!!! V.E.A.R.

My condolences to the Kolar family.

Kurt was a high school friend with whom I had lost touch. Only in recent months had I re-engaged with him on a legal issue. By no coincidence, I chose to contact him because I formerly knew him to be someone people could trust. From my brief conversations with him this past summer and from reading the many signings about Kurt, it's good to see Kurt had continued to be a compassionate person with integrity, using his talents to help others just as I had known him many years ago.

My sympathies to the Kolar family for their great loss.

I learned just today of Kurt's passing. How profoundly sad is this news. I knew Kurt as an adversary, a colleague and a friend. I especially remember his love of the theater, both as an actor and attorney. He once asked me to consider investing in a dramatic production, for which he had done all the legal work. It was obvious that he loved both the law and the theater just as he surely loved his family.
In an often dreary professional world, Kurt was a kind, sensitive, witty and refreshing personality. He will be missed. His death diminishes us all.

My condolences to all who knew and loved him, and especially his wife and children.

William G. Schur

My deepest sympathies go out to Millie and the family. I knew Kurt, not very well, but from High School, and my mom was Margo McBride who worked with Millie for many many years. I am so sorry for your loss.

While I had only known Kurt for the past 3 or 4 years, we had several things in common and our friendship was growing to the point of our having recently introducted our families and children to each other. Kurt and his family had just visited us a few weeks before this profoundly tragic event.

Our sincerest condolences to Kimberly, Konrad and the rest of Kurt's extended family. He will truly be missed by so many people.

"All honor to his name"

Mark Calabrese

I am so so so sad about the passing of Kurt. I just met him because of the infe work he did for the Lawyers for The Creative Arts. I spoke to him about my case on August 17, 2012 for 90 entire minutes at his office - and he was so genuienly interested in helping me with an Intellectual Property problem I was having. I saw the pix in the office of his child -- what a darling kid and I see here, that he had a wife -- her name is Kimberly -- and my heart goes out to YOU,Kim at this horrible time of your life. Aw, geez, I just don't know what to say, as the pain must be so great. What I would say is that even for the brief time I knew Kurt - I'd call him 'Attorney Kolar' - I knew he was a compassionate man and someone who'd help and assist. That's a memory few of us have attained in any of our lifetimes.

Dear Kim,and Kolar family.
Words can not convey how sad this news was for me to hear. I send you much love, and may you find strength and comfort for all you will go through.
Margaret Schmidt

To Kim, Konrad, and Kolar family;

Kim I am very sorry for your loss, and sorrow at this time. Love & prayers go out to you and your beautiful son Konrad. With much love and sympathy.

Marilyn Ridel (Schmidt)

I knew Kurt and worked with him years ago in theater. We'd run into each other over the years, and he was one of the funniest guys I knew. Recently I had thought about him when he popped back up online. I'd put off catching up with him properly, which is completely my loss. I was so glad to have heard from mutual friends he was over the moon for his wife Kimberly and a very proud father. We'd wished that kind of happiness for Kurt for years, and I'm so grateful he found it. I can hear his voice now, remember the random, hilarious things he'd say. I also remember so many kind things he did for me and many friends, always doing them quietly without much fanfare. I wish I could have been there for the gathering in his memory, but I am living out of town for the time being. My heart was hurt when I learned the news. Kurt, and everyone else who loved him, are held in my thoughts now. I hope to meet his family someday, but I send you all strength, love and peace until then.

Kimberly,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I love you, and will keep you and Konrad in my prayers.

Memere

An amazingly appropriate farewell gathering was held last night 8/29/2012 for Kurt Kolar. Many who knew Kurt from long ago and from recent times spoke. Sam Billig from Kurt's Marquette Sigma Chi fraternity elogquently talked about the unique memories Kurt has left us with and the character of Kurt which can be best summarized as unyielding in his convictions.
As I drove to the the gathering, I distinctly remember finding the heaviest song in my playlist, turning it on and turning up the volume. When I left, I did the the exact same thing. That itself is enviable legacy... Much peace to Kurt and much peace to his family.

DEAR KIMBERLY MY SOUL IS IN DEEP PAIN TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MY FAITH HAS TAKEN A BIG BLOW .YOUR MOM AND I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU AND KONRAD ALWAYS . WITH LOVE YOUR DAD RAYMOND JOSEPH SCHMIDT

I was so shocked when my wife told me the bad news, I last saw him a few months ago in Court and he was just raving about his wife and child, with the biggest smile on his face, he was so alive and full of life. I met him during the bankruptcy court days when us young lawyers would meet for happy hours drinks, he had such a big personality and variety of interests. He was not your typical attorney type, he was fun to be around! You just knew where you stood with him, so genuine and sincere as a man could be. I will truly miss him.

Kimberly,
Debra and I are so deeply saddened to hear of such a sudden and tragic loss. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Kurt, we know through family how wonderful Kurt was as a husband and father. May your deep love for and beautiful memories of Kurt help carry you and Konrad through the coming days.

Dear Kimberly and Kolar Family,

I am so very sorry for your tragic loss and our deepest sympathy to all during this very difficult time. Kurt was a wonderful person, excellent lawyer, fine actor and a loving husband and father! And a great friend. Kurt was extremely bright and had a sharp wit and a very big heart!
He will be very much missed by all who knew him.

Maureen Gallagher & Tali Clavijo

Kim and Konrad,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers.
Amber Hardy
Communication Clubhouse

So, so sorry to hear of the loss of this kind and joyful spirit. His times with us at Bohemian Lawyers were always filled with goodwill. He will be missed. Colleen and my thoughts are with Kimberly and Konrad.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Kim and Konrad,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Medicclaim Consultants, Gail, Erin and Helen.

I didn't know Kurt well; met him via telephone through his mother-in-law and wife. The few times he spoke with with me and from my conversations with his wife and mother-in-law, I'm sure he was great father, wife, and attorney. He had my respect. He will without question, be missed forever!

Kurt was such a loving and kind father. He was a great advocate for his son. Kurt always had a big smile and a loving good-bye every time he would drop off his son at school. He would chat with other parents and I have learned how much that meant to them. He will always be remembered. I am so very sorry for your loss.

My family's thoughts and prayers are with the Kolar family.

Kurt Kolar was a renaissance man and a family man. It was such a pleasure talking with him about philosophy and the human condition. He was a kind, generous and thoughtful man.

I was lucky to have gotten to know Kurt as a fellow Sigma Chi. Always sincere and welcoming, the world has lost a good man. My deepest condolences to his family.

I knew Kurt as a fellow lawyer and Sigma Chi. Kurt helped a number of clients I was personally acquainted with and each only had the finest things to say about him. Kurt will be missed but never forgotten, and I will treasure the memories of our time together.

My thoughts and prayers are with you; I am so very sorry to hear about Kurt. He was a friend of my brother Paul in high school and many years later, helped me incorporate a small business in Chicago. He was smart, funny, kind hearted and a true gentleman. My deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

I was fortunate enough to get to know Kurt during his years as an actor. He was such a talented and all around great guy. My deepest sympathies to Kimerly, Konrad and family.

to Kurt's family ... my deepest condolences. Was very shocked to read of his passing ... lifting your family up in prayer. Heather (Azzaline) Jewell CLCHS 86 classmate

We are terribly sorry for your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Kolar Family for their loss of Kurt. I've known Kurt for over 15 years practicing bankruptcy law in Chicago. I will always remember Kurt for his uncanny wit and humor and his ability to make people smile and laugh like no other. We've lost a great colleague and friend. To Kurt's Family, may he rest in peace and may all your love for and memories of Kurt get you through this difficult time.

I knew Kurt well as a bankruptcy attorney. Always a great guy and a great attorney. I'll miss him. Dan Winter

Kimberly and Konrad, I am so deeply saddened to hear of Kurt's untimely passing. Kurt was the assistant magister when I pleadged Sigma Chi at Marquette. He was truly one of a kind. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm so sorry to learn this sad news. I did a show with Kurt many years ago, but he always seemed to remember me when we'd run into each other over the years. My thoughts will be with Kurt's friends and family.

Our hearts are heavy to think of the loss of our great friend Kurt so young. We are very, very lucky to have shared a part of him him with you.

Dear Kimberly,
Our thoughts are with you and your son during this time of sorrow and sudden loss.
Anna, Bill, Laura & Renae Galvin
Andover, CT

I worked with Kurt as an actor years ago when I lived in Chicago. He was always fun, sweet, funny and an absolute pleasure to work with (even in crazy late night theatre). I am so, so sorry for your loss.

We were so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. Our condolences and prayers go out to your family. Our daughters loved being with Kurt when they were growing up in the Chicago area. Love, Don and Sandy Huston and daughters Michelle and Cheryl, Naperville, IL

Deeply saddened by the news. As a college friend and fraternity brother, I had many great moments with Kurt. I remember a trip to Crystal Lake years ago. We also went to Laramie,WY to represent Sigma Chi one summer. And he made frequent visits to St.Louis. A mutual friend summed it up best in saying Kurt "was a one of a kind". I remain stunned. My prayers are with the entire Kolar family.

Dear Millie and Lou,
I was so saddened by the death of your beloved son.I can only imagine how broken your hearts are and wish there was some way I could comfort you. You will all be in my prayers. With deepest sympathy, Carol Hoefer

Thoughts and prayers to the family from a high school friend of Kurt's.

Kurt had been a great friend for the past 30 years. I am so fortunate we were able to maintain our friendship as we both went out into life and were blessed with our own families. I will miss our talks about the challenges of making it in this world. I know that Kurt always looked forward to being a loving husband and father, goals he achieved. The loss of Kurt was truly a tragic and painful event for many of us. My thoughts will remain with Kim and Konrad in this sorrowful time, and forever.

So sorry to hear, my thoughts and prayers to the family.

Our thoughts are with you and your son. Such a tragic loss. Bob Paque & Terry Beck 2016 Charleston

We're so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. The Szot and Nardi Family

so sorry for your loss

Thoughts and prayers to the family from a high school friend

Kim & Konrad, We're so very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Kurt. Our sincere condolences, thoughts & prayers are with you during these difficult times. Xxoo

My deepest condolences to Kurt's family. Enjoyed college years at Marquette with Kurt.