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George Paul Kolnik
May 14, 1945 - November 15, 2013
George Kolnik, 68, of Kenosha passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation North.

Born on May 14, 1945 in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Paul and Emilia (Gulich) Kolnik.

To family and friends he was called Georgie and will always be remembered as a happy, funny, and caring son, brother, uncle and friend. George loved watching sports, old movies, cartoons, driving his little motorcycle and tractors, working on the farm, helping with the cows and playing with his little dog Suzie. He always had a big smile if you asked if he would like some french fries and a Coke. He was a gentle soul with a good heart and an infectious smile.

He will be sadly missed by his brothers, Joseph and Vicky (Van Patten) Kolnik of Kenosha, Anthony and Teresa (Julian) Kolnik of Helena, MT, Jonathan Kolnik of Kenosha and Mike Kukla of Kenosha; as well as nieces, nephews, great niece and nephew; other family and the many friends he has made and touched through out his life.

George was preceded in death by, his parents; his sisters, Mary Leffelman and Margaret Meyers.

Funeral services for George will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Hansen-Lendman Funeral Home with interment to follow in St. George Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Memorials may be given to Hospice Alliance of Pleasant Prairie.

The Kolnik family, friends and relatives would like to give special “Thanks” to his loving caregivers at the Kendrick House in Burlington and the staff at the Paragon. For all the care, compassion, love and fun times you have given to George through out the years. Also the staffs of the Kindred Nursing Home and Hospice Alliance for the short time he was there. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.