Collar, Junior L.

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• Obituary: 7 Feb 2016; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Junior L. Collar, age 90, passed away at St. Joseph's Residence in New London, on Friday, February 5, 2016. Junior was born on May 28, 1925, the son of the late Lucius R. and Esther H. (Thompson) Collar. Junior was an Army Veteran, serving his country in WWII, where he was wounded during combat and received the Purple Heart. After the war was over, he chose to stay in Germany for clean-up. Junior was a lifelong member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Shiocton, a proud member of the American Legion Post 512 in Shiocton and a former member of the Shiocton Fire Department, where he retired after 28 years of service.
Junior is survived by his daughter, Karen Massey, Shiocton; two sons, James (Cathy) Collar, Forest Lake, MN and John (Mary) Collar, Black Creek; ten grandchildren, Jennifer, Dawn, Heather, Eric, Phillip, Angie, Danny, Christopher, Elizabeth and Ryan; six great grandchildren, Trayger, Audrey, Natalie, Tyler, Bristol and Ava and two sister-in-laws, Betty Collar and Rojene Collar, both of Shiocton. As much love as Junior had for his kids and grandkids, he had much room in his heart for his nephews and nieces, Bill, Jane, Tim and Diane. He is further survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and lots of special friends.
Junior was preceded in death by his parents, sister Hazel and seven brothers, Charlie, Russell (Chink), Gene, Herman, Gordan, Jerry, John and a grandson Scott.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Denis Catholic Church in Shiocton, on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Fr. Charles Brooks and Deacon Ken Bilgrien will be officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, February 8, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. at St. Denis Catholic Church and again from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Military rites will be held.
The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Joseph's Residence and Dr. Steven Goedderz for all the love shown to our father.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

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