Joseph Theodore Kolwick of O'Fallon, MO, died on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Patricia 'Pat' Kolwick; dear son of the late William J. and Mary P. Kolwick; devoted father of Nila Hernandez, Tina M. Picoli-Teolis, Mary (Ted) Weinrich, and Joseph T. (Lori) Kolwick, Jr.; loving grandfather of Cassandra (Nick) Carmickle, Alexis Hernandez, Erica (Amy) Sanguinetti, Alicia (Josh Davenport) Powers, Natalie Picoli, Colton J. Picoli, Joseph J. Kolwick III, Mike Kolwick, Nicole (Chris Laube) Williams, and Heather Mize; cherished brother of Walter Kolwick and Lilian 'Lil' Smierciak; loving owner and companion of his poodle, Brandy.
Joseph was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed playing his accordion, performing magic tricks, playing bingo and cards, fishing, woodworking, and ceramics. Joseph served his country for two years in the United States Army. He later served his country for eighteen years in the United States Air Force. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation.