Ralph E. Kollmorgan

Ralph E. Kollmorgan, age 98, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on September 7, 1928, in Fond du Lac, the son of Alvin and Helen (Kumbier) Kollmorgan. Ralph graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1946. On December 8, 1950, he married Jewel Burton in Milwaukee. One month later he was drafted into the Army. He served in the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart. Ralph worked at Mercury for 43 years until his retirement in 1990.

Ralph was an avid bowler. In 1949, he was a last-minute sub in a bowling tournament which resulted in him winning a new 1949 Chrysler, an accomplishment he was very proud of. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing softball when he was younger. Ralph still enjoyed his trips to the casino and traveling with his family and friends. Over the years, Jewel never had control of the remote control as Ralph always had sports on the television, especially all Wisconsin sports including the Brewers, Packers, Bucks, and Badgers.

Survivors include his wife, Jewel; three daughters, Nancy (Rick) Koeck, Sue Van Grunsven, and Betty (Bill) Donovan; one daughter-in-law, Mary (Ned) Sippel; eleven grandchildren, Josh (Anna) Koeck, Emily (Matt) Patterson, Brian (Abby) Wilson, Kevin (Chrissy) Wilson, Jake Van Grunsven, Jason (Amanda) Kollmorgan, Sara (Mike) Streblow, Jordan Kollmorgan, Ryan (Courtney) Donovan, Jenny Donovan, and Morgan (Jake) Schnetzer; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Shirley Kohl; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ken Kollmorgan; one son-in-law, Jim Van Grunsven; one brother, Harold Kollmorgan; one sister, Arlene (Don) Titus; one brother-in-law, Tom Kohl.

Visitation will take place on Monday November 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Entombment will follow the visitation at Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Ledgeview Memorial Park. Military graveside honors will take place at the mausoleum. In memory of Ralph, everyone is encouraged to wear their Green Bay Packers attire to the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in memory of Ralph.

Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com