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Donald R. Kolley

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Donald R. Kolley, 78, of Lynnville passed away on October 20, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1948, to the late Charles and Ada Mae (Kiefer) Kolley.


Don was an avid outdoorsman and trapper. He was a founding member of Chapter 7C Fur Takers of America. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and friends. Don loved to garden, growing his tomatoes and selling them at his produce stand, where he met new friends and told his many stories.


He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janice Sue Kolley; siblings, Butch Kolley, Ella Gore, Clayton Kolley, and Melvin Kolley.


Don is survived by his children, Karla Kolley, Donnie Kolley (Michelle), Kevin Kolley (Jennifer), Jason Kolley (Jennifer); grandchildren, Dalton Capper (Kayla), Eric Blount (Allie), Lydia Kolley, Zachary Kolley (Ashlee), Kevin Ross Kolley (Rayann), Morgan Kolley, Forest Tanner Kolley (Elizabeth), Austin Payne (Jessica), Allison Payne, Hannah Kolley; great-grandchildren, Ava, Ryder, Julian, Boone, Jensen, Dallas, Stihl, Lyla, GraceLynn, Leo, Bryleigh, and Bridger; siblings, Nancy Gresham, Mary Quinn (Eugene), and Richard Kolley (Sarah).


A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date

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