Paul W. Kolmer, 90, of Fishers, passed away February 18, 2019. He was born July 17, 1928 to Richard and Otilda Kolmer of Waterloo, IL.
He was preceded in death by parents; brother Eugene Kolmer; and wife of 59 years, Violet Schmeltz
Kolmer.
He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Pauline Wharton Howell Kolmer; daughters, Karen Siebert (Randy)
of Fishers, IN, Lois Parker (Michael) of Fremont, IN; son, Karl Kolmer (Valerie) of Racine, WI; grandsons
David (Michelle), Paul (Megan), Kristopher; two step grandchildren, Jennifer (Ryan), Andrew; and 7 great grandchildren. He also has 4 step children and their spouses, 6 step grandchildren, and 6 step great grandchildren from his marriage to Pauline.
Paul served in the Air Force for 3 years working and maintaining aircraft. He graduated from Indiana Technical College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Essex Wire in Ft. Wayne, IN in their engineering department. He retired from the Essex division of United Technologies in Ft. Wayne
after 34 years.
He and Violet built their retirement home and moved to Fairfield Glade, TN. They were very involved
with their churches in the communities in which they lived. Paul also enjoyed golf, woodworking, and
genealogy. Among his larger woodworking projects were 3 grandmother clocks for each of his children,
and a grandfather clock for himself, each made with native lumber, cured in a homemade drying kiln in
his crawlspace.
Paul first met his second wife, Pauline Howell, thirty plus years prior to their marriage when Pauline and
her late husband, Ben Howell, also retired to Tennessee. Both couples golfed, vacationed together, were
active with the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, and participated in a weekly dinner group. Both supported each other through the illnesses and deaths of their respective spouses. Their children
blessed their marriage and that marriage added happiness, purpose, companionship, and possibly years
to Paul’s life.
A service will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, IN, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM.
Memorials can be made to the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church Permanent Endowment Fund,
231 Westchester Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558, or a charity of your choosing.
Beth Siminski says
Dear Karen,
My heart is so sad for your loss but what a lucky girl you were to have such a wonderful daddy.
All my love, Beth Siminski
Sue Bowers says
Pauline – I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the services
but will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sue & Bruce Bowers
James and Dianne Gerencser says
Dear Pauline, Karen, Lois and Karl,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. We knew Paul and Vi through Essex starting in 1972. We visited Paul and Pauline a few years ago at Fairfield Glade. It has been a pleasure to know your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Jim and Dianne Gerencser
A. Long says
The loss of a dear family member and friend in death is such a painful thing to endure, I would really like to extend my sympathies to the family. My family also suffered a recent loss, and we found great comfort by reviewing many of the biblical promises that our loving creator Jehovah God has made. One that particularly touches my heart is found in Revelation 21:3,4. I hope that your family can find some comfort from those verses as well. I would also like to encourage you to take a look at the information that can be found on JW.ORG. There is a lot of very comforting bible based information on the subjects of loss, grieving, and the future hope for mankind and for our dead loved ones.