Anthony Kollmann, 19

by Daily Inter Lake
| January 16, 2008 1:00 AM

Anthony Kollmann, 19, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, doing what he loved, extreme downhill skiing.

He was born on June 4, 1988, in Rapid City, S.D., to Robert and Laurie (Rathman) Kollmann.

At a young age, Anthony moved with his family to Billings where they lived until he was 5 years old. Moving to Kalispell, he began his education, attending Edgerton Elementary and graduating from Flathead High School.

Anthony was a phenomenal and extreme athlete. As a member of the Big Mountain Race Team and the Big Mountain Bike Team, he was able to travel the Northwest competing. He was raised in a family that were avid campers, a characteristic he continued with his friends.

Anthony was also frequently seen around Kalispell, shredding with his buddies on inline skates. He was blessed to have been exposed to such a full, rich life, in an amazingly short time.

After graduating, Anthony enjoyed working in excavating with Doug Thole and Mike Ludivig.

Anthony is survived by his parents, Robert and Laurie Kollmann, and sisters, Amy and Ashley, all of Kalispell; his maternal grandfather, Gene Rathman; and his paternal grandmother, Gertrude Kollmann. Anthony is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Johnson Mortuary. Visitation will continue from 6 to 7 p.m. at Risen Christ, at which time a vigil service will be held. Mass of Christian Burial for Anthony will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Risen Christ Catholic Church with Father Rudy Bullman as celebrant. Burial will be in the Glacier Memorial Gardens following the Mass. The family invites everyone back to the Risen Christ Parish Center for a luncheon following the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials, in Anthony's name, to the following organizations: Dialysis Clinic Fund at 135 Commons Way, Kalispell, MT 59901; or Flathead Search and Rescue at 800 South Main St., Kalispell, MT 59901.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Anthony's family. You are invited to go to www.johnsonmortuary.com to offer condolences and sign Anthony's guest book.