Beryl M. (White) Kollath

Beryl M. Kollath, age 90 formerly of Manitowoc, and currently of Green Bay, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

The former Beryl White was born on September 27, 1933 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Drury) White. On September 3, 1955 Beryl was married to James Kollath at Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2003. Following their marriage the couple moved to Manitowoc and raised their family. Beryl retired from the Mirro Corporation in 1995 and the couple moved to Florida. Following James death Beryl moved back to Wisconsin. In the past Beryl was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, MS Society of Manitowoc and the Foreign Brides Club.

Survivors include her five children and their spouses: James R. Kollath, Manitowoc, Margaret (Gina) Schuman, Richmond, IN, Keith Theisen(son-in-law), Fond du Lac, David (Jean) Kollath, Manitowoc, Kim (Jeff) Theisen, Cedarburg, Tammy (Chad) Kuchinski, Shawano; nine grandchildren: Tim (Kim) Theisen, Jason (Tracy) Theisen, Michael and Elizabeth Schuman, Ashley Kollath, Kelsey (Nick) Potter, Jennifer (Justin) Grabeklis, Nicholas (Megan) Theisen, Courtney Kollath; eight great-grandchildren: Zach and Brett Theisen, Kelan and Evangeline Wolfe, Wyatt Potter, Charlotte, Zoe and Lincoln Grabeklis; one brother and one sister-in-law: Graham White, MN, Rita White, Kaukauna; one sister and brother-in-law: Linda (Russ) Barnes, WA, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Kenneth and Margaret White; her husband: James Kollath; one daughter: Sandra Theisen; two brothers: Derek White and Clifford White.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 South 14th Street, Manitowoc. Lisa Novachek, Celebrant will officiate. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 noon until the time of service at 1:00 pm. The Lakeshore Family Funeral Home, Pfeffer location is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers memorial donations could be made to Unity Hospice in Beryl’s Name.

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