Anthony Kolitsch
August 26, 1914 ~ October 11, 2009
Anthony Louis Kolitsch, age 95, formerly of Philippi, passed away Sunday October 11, 2009 at Tygart Center in Fairmont where he had been a resident since April 2007. He was born August 26, 1914 in Appleton, Wisconsin, a son of the late Anton and Bertha (Bainbridge) Kolitsch. He is survived by two children Louis Worthy and his wife Stephanie, who live in Tennessee and Carrie Sue and her husband John Sell of Fairmont. Also one sister Myra Baylor who lives in California.
Mr. Kolitsch was preceded in death by his second wife of 49 years, Marquerite (Hutson) Kolitsch on March 31, 2006. Also his first wife Wilda (Corder) Kolitsch, two infant children, brother Paul Kolitsch, and sister Catherine Kolitsch.
Mr. Kolitsch was a retired Barbour County teacher, having spent 39 years teaching Industrial arts. He also operated Kolitsch Furniture and Craft Shop in Philippi for over 50 years. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post #44 in Barbour County for 64 years.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday October 15, from 5-8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. the family will be present on Friday from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. the service hour with Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in the Jerusalem Cemetery with Military Honours being accorded. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to American Legion Post #44 of Barbour County 44 1/2 South Main St. Philippi, WV 26416.
Friday October 16, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I have fond memories of both Mr. and Mrs. Kolitsch from my days at Philip Barbour High School and from visiting Mr. Kolitsch at his shop in Mansfield. I have several of his pieces in my home. He did such wonderful work.
I live out of state but check the e-newspaers in the area each day. Today I saw where Mr. Kolitsch had died very sorry to hear this. I had his wife for some of my classes at Philip Barbour they both were very nice people. I sent a notice to others from high school I know how to reach.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am thinking of you.
WITH HEAVY HEART WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY OF THIS OUTSTANDING MAN AND GREAT AMERICAN VETERAN
Both Mr. and Mrs. Kolitsch were teachers of mine and I remember both very fondly. In 2004 I visited him in his shop and admired some wood – as a result he made me some bookshelves from black walnut he bought and stored when he got out of the Navy. God bless them both.j
We have so very many wonderful and precious memories of Tony, Marguerite, Louis Worthy, and Susie visiting their Oklahoma relatives through the years. We've had much laughter together! Those time will be missed–Love to L.W. & Susie
Mr. Kolitsch was my shop teacher at Philippi High School in Philippi, West Virginia. I am 85 now and he taught me things that I have used for all of my life. I owe him so much. I still have the cedar chest that he let me build in 1954. The materials were $14.00. I’ll never forget him. RIP Mr. Kolitsch.