Joseph E. Kollruss, 84, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Brush, CO. He was born September 5, 1933, in Colorado Springs, CO, to John & Georgia Kollruss.
Joe served in the US Army from 1953 1956. Following his honorable discharge he began working as a carpenter. He became a general contract, starting JBJ Builders Corp and continued in this for over 40 years, retiring in 2004.
Joe had a lifelong passion for horses. He enjoyed training and competing with horses. He enjoyed a wide range of activities with his horses including racing, cowboy and English polo, gymkhana, western-airs, etc. As a trainer, he frequently took his horses to races throughout Colorado. He also was an avid reader and read a wide variety of books from authors ranging from Louis Lamour to J K Rowling.
Survivors include his son, Joe, of Brush and 2 grandchildren, John and Cera. He was preceded in death by 3 siblings, and his parents.
A gathering of friends will take place at the Brush Memorial Cemetery where military honors will be presented, on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 11:30 AM. A reception will follow at the Carroll Community Center in Brush.
Joe served in the US Army from 1953 1956. Following his honorable discharge he began working as a carpenter. He became a general contract, starting JBJ Builders Corp and continued in this for over 40 years, retiring in 2004.
Joe had a lifelong passion for horses. He enjoyed training and competing with horses. He enjoyed a wide range of activities with his horses including racing, cowboy and English polo, gymkhana, western-airs, etc. As a trainer, he frequently took his horses to races throughout Colorado. He also was an avid reader and read a wide variety of books from authors ranging from Louis Lamour to J K Rowling.
Survivors include his son, Joe, of Brush and 2 grandchildren, John and Cera. He was preceded in death by 3 siblings, and his parents.
A gathering of friends will take place at the Brush Memorial Cemetery where military honors will be presented, on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 11:30 AM. A reception will follow at the Carroll Community Center in Brush.
Joseph E. Kollruss, 84, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Brush, CO. He was born September 5, 1933, in Colorado Springs, CO, to John & Georgia Kollruss.
Joe served in the US Army from 1953 1956. Following his honorable discharge he began working as a carpenter. He became a general contract, starting JBJ Builders Corp and continued in this for over 40 years, retiring in 2004.
Joe had a lifelong passion for horses. He enjoyed training and competing with horses. He enjoyed a wide range of activities with his horses including racing, cowboy and English polo, gymkhana, western-airs, etc. As a trainer, he frequently took his horses to races throughout Colorado. He also was an avid reader and read a wide variety of books from authors ranging from Louis Lamour to J K Rowling.
Survivors include his son, Joe, of Brush and 2 grandchildren, John and Cera. He was preceded in death by 3 siblings, and his parents.
A gathering of friends will take place at the Brush Memorial Cemetery where military honors will be presented, on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 11:30 AM. A reception will follow at the Carroll Community Center in Brush.
Joe served in the US Army from 1953 1956. Following his honorable discharge he began working as a carpenter. He became a general contract, starting JBJ Builders Corp and continued in this for over 40 years, retiring in 2004.
Joe had a lifelong passion for horses. He enjoyed training and competing with horses. He enjoyed a wide range of activities with his horses including racing, cowboy and English polo, gymkhana, western-airs, etc. As a trainer, he frequently took his horses to races throughout Colorado. He also was an avid reader and read a wide variety of books from authors ranging from Louis Lamour to J K Rowling.
Survivors include his son, Joe, of Brush and 2 grandchildren, John and Cera. He was preceded in death by 3 siblings, and his parents.
A gathering of friends will take place at the Brush Memorial Cemetery where military honors will be presented, on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 11:30 AM. A reception will follow at the Carroll Community Center in Brush.
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