Chester “Chet” David Kolwe, 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He resided in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and graduated from Ponchatoula High School in 1972. He spent his years working as a farmer, commercial fisherman, and general manager at Bohning and Company, where he retired after 30 years. He was a true family man with a heart of gold, always putting the needs of others before his own.
Chet is survived by his devoted wife, Gloria B. Kolwe, whom he married in 1981. He was the loving father of Aimee (Ryan) Short and beloved “Pawde” to his two grandsons, Levi James Short and Noah David Short. In addition, he is survived by his siblings, Mark (Bess) Kolwe, John (Miriam) Kolwe, and Kay Kolwe Coon (Frank); aunts, Mary Morgan and Margaret Price; uncle, John Bohning; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oswald and Elaine Kolwe; grandparents, Chester and Winnie Bohning and Oswald and Rose Kolwe; uncle, William Bohning; and cousin, Mary Liz Beaton.