Stanley Ernest Kolbe Sr.

Stanley Ernest Kolbe Sr., 99, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Unity Point Health- Marshalltown.

Cremation rites have been accorded and currently no services scheduled. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Stanley and his family.

Stanley Kolbe Sr. was born on June 25, 1925 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was the son of Frank and Anna (Mehulka) Kolbe.

Stanley graduated at sixteen years old and enlisted in the United States Air Force. On February 19, 1950, Stanley was united in marriage to Wanda Lee George in Marshalltown. Stanley had worked at Maytag in Newton as a sheet metal skilled trade worker. He also farmed in his younger years after the war. Stanley was the past President of the local UAW. He was also a member of the Iowa Bowlers Hall of Fame and past secretary of the Marshalltown Men’s Bowling Association. Stanley enjoyed coaching Little League, traveling (especially to Las Vegas with his wife), and enjoyed a good berry pie. He also was a fan of the New York Yankees and had adopted and rescued cats.

Stanley is survived by his children: Stanley E. (Nina) Kolbe Jr. of Washington, D.C., David R. Kolbe of Marshalltown and Sherry L. Kolbe of Washington, D.C. Grandchildren: Erik (Dottie) Barber of Falls Church, Virginia, Marisa (Alex Mandolidis) Barber of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, Alie (Buddy) Bardenwerper of Miami, Florida and Katie (Chris) Menard of Wellesley, Massachusetts, along with five great-grandchildren.

Stanley is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-eight years: Wanda; parents: Frank and Anna and daughter: Marsha K. Barber.