Wilhelm C. Kolditz

Wilhelm C. Kolditz, 76, of Cathlamet died at his home on July 26th. He was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on February 17, 1948 to Wilhelm and Cornelie (VanDerHoeven) Kolditz. Will graduated from Brigham Young Young University in Provo Utah in 1972. On December 30, 1971 he married Lily Schellenberg at The Salt lake City Temple and they lived in many places over the course of his work at Toyota USA .Will was a valued employee in management for Toyota until he retired from there in 2003.

They moved from Vancouver WA to Cathlamet in 2008 where they were active in several areas. Family was always first for Will and he was a kind, generous and loving man. When he was 14 years old he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has been an active member serving in many capacities over the years. He was a member of the AARL HAM Radio Club in Cathlamet. Will is survived by his wife, Lily, his son Ross Kolditz (Dixie), 3 daughters Lisa Blanchard (David), Joie Kolditz and Jennifer Smith (Jason), a brother Walter Kolditz (Rosie) 19 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Clara.

A Funeral Service will be held at 900 11th Avenue in Longview on Saturday. August 3rd at 11 a.m. with a viewing at 10 a.m. Blessing of the grave and interment will take place following the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.