Arnold M. Kosbab, 63, of Bowler, died unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Arnold was born on July 2, 1953, in Wausau. He was united in marriage to Elsa Laabs on Aug. 29, 2009, at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness. She preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 2016.
Arnold loved making his family laugh, candy, working on cars, street racing in Janesville, motorcycles and teaching children. He will be remembered for his wise, humorous and loving personality.
Arnold is survived by his 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 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness in Bowler with Mr. Greg Miller officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham from 4-7 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the services.