Richard S. Kolb 74, of Fleetwood, Pa. entered into rest after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer 6/3/24 with his family by his side.

He was born in Phoenixville, son of the late Irvin & Gladys Kolb of Spring City. He attended Christopher Dock Mennonite H. S., Lansdale, Pa. then transferred to Owen J. Roberts H.S. Pottstown, so that he could study agriculture & graduated 1967. During H.S. he started a hatchery business, raising ducks & geese. At 16, he, also, went to auctioneering school. He drove truck for several years, then travelled to Zaire/Congo in 1978 working with a Construction Co. in quality control.

He was adventurous and travelled extensively in Europe, S. America, Asia, & Africa ... in 35 plus countries. More recently, his business included exterior restoration of buildings.

Richard was a lover of exotic animals .... owning llamas, alpacas, Ostriches, .... and a camel, named "Buddy" for 25 years.

Richard is survived by his Partner of 20 years, Diane Lewis of Fleetwood. 2 sisters (twins): Doris Kolb & Dorothy Harnish of Souderton, Pa., Lester Kolb (Sandra) of WA, Ernest Kolb (Nancy) of Souderton, Ruth Kolb and Sharla Padilla, .... and nieces & nephews. ....2 sister-in-laws: Ruth Kolb and Sharla Padilla, .... and nieces & nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Elvin & Gerry Kolb, ....and 4 infant siblings.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Mae A Stump Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Donations can be made in his memory to: Senior Helpers of Reading, 840 N Park Road, Suite 105, Wyomissing, PA 19610