Nelson E. Kolaski

Nelson E. Kolaski of Chesterfield, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, Veterans Day. The Lord called Nelson home, five days after receiving his final sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and an Apostolic Blessing. He was 83 years old.

Nelson was born on November 13, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Edna Kolaski, and by his brother Richard Kolaski. He is survived by his beloved wife Theresa Kolaski. He is also survived by his brothers Eugene, Robert, and Jerry Kolaski. Dear father of Christine, John, and Laura. Dear grandfather of Joseph, Anthony, Seanna, and Elizabeth. Nelson also had many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Nelson was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Nelson enjoyed keeping busy and working hard. He had two degrees he earned from Washington University and Saint Louis University. He was an auditor and worked at McDonnell Douglas and Boeing for 48 years.

Nelson spent very little time sitting idle. Two of his favorite interests were the Stock Market and Horse Racing. Nelson will be missed by all who knew him.


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