David A. Kolar

David A. Kolar obituary, Houghton Lake, MI

David A. Kolar

David Kolar Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christler Funeral Home Houghton Lake Chapel on Jul. 10, 2025.

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David A. Kolar, age 61, of Rochester Hills, previously of Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday July 6, 2025 at home.
David was born on June 28, 1964 in Warren, Michigan to James and Elizabeth (Susala) Kolar.
David is survived by his siblings; Christopher (Sue) Kolar, James (Michelle) Kolar and Dawn (Jerry) Onilion, Uncle to Steven, Leah, and Lindsay. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services for David will be conducted at 1 pm on Friday July 11, 2025 from Christler Funeral Home-Houghton Lake Chapel with Father Matthew Cowan officiating. Interment will be in Lake Township Cemetery, Houghton Lake. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday from 12 pm until the time of the service. Christler Funeral Home-Houghton Lake Chapel is serving the family. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.christler-holdship.com
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