John Karl Koll

John was born on April 13, 1931 to Karl and Annie Koll. He grew up on a farm outside of Luverne, Minnesota with his younger sister, Ann L. Harding. After he graduated from the University of Minnesota, he came to serve at Camp Carson in the U.S. Army Finance Corp. He remained in Colorado Springs and worked as a CPA.

In 1957, he married Barbara “Bobbie” Lundell of Durango, Colorado. The couple had two children, Karla Ann and Gary John. John’s work for Speidel Newspapers and later Gannett took the family to Reno, Nevada and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He retired early to move back to Colorado Springs in 1979. Bobbie died in 1993 shortly after the birth of their grandchild, Tamara Torrez-Koll.

John’s family expanded in 1995 when he married Wilma Jean “Jeannie” Adams to include daughters Debra Thiem and Donna Burkhead, son David Adams, and grandchildren Sabra and Garrette Adams; Danny, Ryan, and Kyle Fahrenkrug; Adam McAllister and Kaitlyn Thiem.

John’s passion was his antique car collection. He and his cars made regular appearances in parades and community functions. He was member of various car clubs, including the Veteran Motor Car Club of America, the Model A Club, and the Corvair Club

John was a member of Kiwanis and a volunteer driver for Silver Key. He served as director and treasurer for the Woodmen Valley Volunteer Fire Department. He regularly showed up for the 40-year coffee group at Oliver’s in Rockrimmon.

Visitation will take place Monday, June 6, 2016, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Swan Law-Funeral Directors, 501. N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7 at 10:00 AM at Sunrise United Methodist Church, 2655 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs. Private burial will take place later.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Silver Key Senior Services of Colorado Springs.