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Arnold M

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Kosbab

July 2, 1953 – October 7, 2016

Obituary

Arnold M. Kosbab, age 63, of Bowler, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 7, 2016 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Arnold was born on July 2, 1953 in Wausau. Arnold was united in marriage to Elsa Laabs on August 29, 2009 at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness. She preceded him in death on September 30, 2016. He loved making his family laugh, candy, working on cars, and street racing in Janesville, motorcycles and teaching children. He will be remembered for his wise, humorous and loving personality.
Arnold is survived by: children, Ginger Stevens, Scott (Sandra) Stevens, Brian Stevens, Shawn (Lori) Stevens, Scott (Tanya) Kosbab, Christopher (Vicki) Stevens, Tsilos "Lucy" (Chaz) Kosbab, Tammy (Steve) Kosbab, Arnold Kosbab II, Elisa Kosbab, Wanonah (Johnny) Spencer and Jerusha "Sarah" (Josh) Kosbab; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Gus Helmuth Kosbab; three sisters, Joanne (Ernie) Close, Marianne Close, and Alvira Close; as well as numerous other relatives and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsa; one son, Gary Stevens; fathers, Helmuth Kosbab, Arthur Close, and Alex Denny; and his mother, Alvina (Woodman) Close.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness in Bowler with Mr. Greg Miller officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham from 4:00 – 7:00 pm and again at the church on Saturday from 12:30 pm until the time of the services.
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Swedberg Funeral Home - Gresham

510 Bartelt Street, Gresham, WI 54128

4:00 - 7:00 pm

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Lutheran Church of the Wilderness

N 9153 Resv Highway 21, Bowler, WI 54416

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Lutheran Church of the Wilderness

N 9153 Resv Highway 21, Bowler, WI 54416

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