Gerald, A. “Jerry” Kolac, 86, of Lanham, MD, found peace on December 12, 2016. Jerry was born in Buffalo, New York on January 9, 1930, throughout his life; he was a Jack of all Trades, and known to many as “The Smartest Man I’ve ever met.” He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and a Mason. Jerry was an avid hunter, fisherman and a collector.
Jerry is survived by his wife whom he married on January 8, 1955, Lenora “Lea” Kolac, his daughters, Cheryl A. Clark, and Tina Hibbs both of Odenton, MD, his brothers, David Thomas of Jupiter, FL and Ray Lord of Rochester Hills, MI, he also leaves behind his grandchildren, Jessi Hibbs, Alyce Clark (Chris Martinez), Tyler Hibbs, Derek Clark (Ericka), Connor Hibbs, and Shelby Hibbs, great grandchildren Skylar Ziranski, Everly Clark, and Olivia Clark.
Family invites friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday, December 15, 2016 with a service starting at 7 pm. Interment in Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery on Friday, December 23, 2016 @ 11:00 AM
Arrangements under the direction of Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, Bowie, MD.
