I remember John (or Johnny as he was called) well. He was the son of Andy Kolar and my Aunt Suzie who was my mother’s oldest sister. My mom, Anna, and dad, Emil Ondrasek, and our family would visit the Kolar household on a regular basis. While my mom and Aunt Suzie were in the kitchen preparing a meal my dad, Andy, and sometimes Johnny would be in the living room where the men discussed working in their foundries. I would, at age 7 or so, would wonder between the kitchen and living room. My mom and Aunt Suzie would be speaking mostly in Slovak. Their maiden name was Dziak. Johnny and I along with my brother, Butch, would listen to the men talk, sometimes understanding what was being said. I vividly remember my dad helping Johnny with his speech. I also remember very well my dad asking Johnny not to join the National Guard. My dad had memories of striking workers who were set up by the guard. Remember this was the time of the Korean War. When I went off to college and then into the service I only saw Johnny at family events: baptisms, marriages, deaths. I was gone from the Cleveland area for 28 years. That said, it was always good to come home to see Jonny at some of events. More recently I remember him sitting alone at my brother’s and mother’s wake. In sum, John Michael Kolar was a very good person. He cared for family and was there for them when needed. I know that he helped make the world a bit better. He will be missed.

God bless the family we will missed John He was great neighbors

I Love you Grandpa you will be missed dearly you were an amazing Grandpa, father, and much more we greatly appreciate your service in military and protecting us we know you'll be doing the same in the after life watching over and protecting us rest peacefully we will always love you, think of you, and cherish your life Love your grandson, Michael

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