James Robert "Jim Bob" Kolb
July 22, 1943 ~ August 2, 2018
James Robert Jim Bob Kolb, 75, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born July 22, 1943, in Jefferson City, the son of the late James Frederick and Elizabeth Ann Betty (Schell) Kolb.
He received his Bachelors degree in business from the University of Missouri in Columbia.
He was united in marriage on August 29, 1964, in Jefferson City, to Judith Ann Eckerle who survives at the home.
Jim Bob began working as an assistant director of the Missouri State Parks. He later working on various political campaigns, served as the Legislative Director for Governor Joseph Teasdale, and worked as a deputy for the Secretary of State. He spent most of his career working in sales management with insurance and advertising.
He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Knights of Columbus Forth Degree, Meadow Lake Acres Country Club, and the Cole County Jaycees. Jim Bob was active with the Multiple Sclerosis Society and was supporter of St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, boating, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the MU Tigers, Most of all, he loved being with his family especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Kolb, Jefferson City; three children, Kim (Mike) Munk, Jefferson City; Karla (Craig) Lammers, Jefferson City; Chris (Stephanie) Kolb, Wildwood, MO; eight grandchildren, Jessica (Darrell) Wolken, Lindsey (Seth) Hampson, Sidney Lammers, Maddison Lammers, Elliott Lammers, James Kolb, Jacob Kolb, Addison Kolb; five great-grandchildren, Trenton Wolken, Jackson Wolken, Charles Wolken, Dominic Wolken, Waylon Hampson; two siblings, Sandy Polster, OFallon, MO; Schelly (Al) Smith, Jefferson City; two sisters-in-law, Glenda Kolb, Kirksville, MO; and Shirley (Ron) Meyers, Scottsdale, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Steve Kolb; father and mother-in-law, Arthur and Lorene Eckerle; a sister-in-law, Jeane Lock; and a brother-in-law, Jim Eckerle.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, August 6, 2018, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:15.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Michael Coleman officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; or to the American Cancer Society.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born July 22, 1943, in Jefferson City, the son of the late James Frederick and Elizabeth Ann Betty (Schell) Kolb.
He received his Bachelors degree in business from the University of Missouri in Columbia.
He was united in marriage on August 29, 1964, in Jefferson City, to Judith Ann Eckerle who survives at the home.
Jim Bob began working as an assistant director of the Missouri State Parks. He later working on various political campaigns, served as the Legislative Director for Governor Joseph Teasdale, and worked as a deputy for the Secretary of State. He spent most of his career working in sales management with insurance and advertising.
He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Knights of Columbus Forth Degree, Meadow Lake Acres Country Club, and the Cole County Jaycees. Jim Bob was active with the Multiple Sclerosis Society and was supporter of St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, boating, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the MU Tigers, Most of all, he loved being with his family especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Kolb, Jefferson City; three children, Kim (Mike) Munk, Jefferson City; Karla (Craig) Lammers, Jefferson City; Chris (Stephanie) Kolb, Wildwood, MO; eight grandchildren, Jessica (Darrell) Wolken, Lindsey (Seth) Hampson, Sidney Lammers, Maddison Lammers, Elliott Lammers, James Kolb, Jacob Kolb, Addison Kolb; five great-grandchildren, Trenton Wolken, Jackson Wolken, Charles Wolken, Dominic Wolken, Waylon Hampson; two siblings, Sandy Polster, OFallon, MO; Schelly (Al) Smith, Jefferson City; two sisters-in-law, Glenda Kolb, Kirksville, MO; and Shirley (Ron) Meyers, Scottsdale, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Steve Kolb; father and mother-in-law, Arthur and Lorene Eckerle; a sister-in-law, Jeane Lock; and a brother-in-law, Jim Eckerle.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, August 6, 2018, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:15.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Michael Coleman officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; or to the American Cancer Society.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Rest in Peace Jim Bob. What a devoted and loving couple you and Judy were. Judy my heart is out to you.
Condolences to Judy and family. Sincerely, Larry & Dana Henson Zimmerman
Dear Judy,
Sincerest sympathy. So sorry to hear of the death of Jim Bob. Many fond memories. Both of you are/were so hospitable, kind, and fun to be with. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Blessings,
Dear Judy,
Sincerest sympathy. So sorry to hear of the death of Jim Bob. Many fond memories. Both of you are/were so hospitable, kind, and fun to be with. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Blessings,
Dear Judy,
Sincerest sympathy. So sorry to hear of the death of Jim Bob. Many fond memories. Both of you are/were so hospitable, kind, and fun to be with. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Blessings,
So sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed talking with Jim Bob and u. We pray God will give you and your family comfort at this time .
Dear Judy and family, We’re so sorry for your loss. Jim Bob was an amazing guy! We have so many fond memories of him during our time with Tri Cap and watching Chris wrestle at Helias. Our prayers will be with you!
Judy, Please accept my deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace–he was one of the good guys.
Judy, Karla, Craig and family, Our condolences. Jim was a great guy and will be sorely missed by his wonderful family. As we now live in Florida, we will not be at any of the services, but be assured that you are in our prayers. May God be with you at this difficult time.
Judy, Kim, Karla, Christopher and family, We send all of our love during this very difficult time. We loved Jim Bob and we will miss him. He lived life to the fullest and loved you all very much. Love and prayers, Sally and Patti
Judy, sincerest condolences to you and your family. Jim Bob was a fine man.
Kim, our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father.
Judy, I was deeply saddened to learn of Jim Bob’s passing. He was a great guy. I am offering my sincerest condolence.
Bertha and I were sadden to learn of Jim. We send our love and prayers to all the family. I am a retired mo. park supt, who knew Jim when he worked for the parks. We just leaned of his passing the 10th of this month. I had not seen him for several years. We now live in Nevada Mo. Our phone is 417 667 7614 If any of you are in our area stop by for a visit.
Jim always had my admiration. He was farily soft-spoken, but a good manager. He had respect born from earning it and not commanding it. I was always impressed with how he blurred the line between the necessary politics of the corporation and being an understanding manager. Though I hadn’t kept up with Jim, he was one that came to mind often. Rest in Peace, Jim, you lived life in an honorable manner.