Arlene M. Kolarik, age 85, longtime resident of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, May 14, 2026 at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc.
She is survived by her son, Mike Kolarik of Fitchburg, WI; son-in-law, Peter (Tara) Shambeau of Two Rivers; and one brother, Ray (Ann) Bauer, Jr. of Kewaunee. She is further survived by two brothers-in-law: Peter Schoepp, Sr. of Two Rivers, and Fred Kolarik of Arizona; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Gladys Bauer, Sr.; her husband, Joe Kolarik; her daughter, Michele Shambeau; one sister, Phyllis Schoepp; father & mother-in-law, Joseph and Anna Kolarik; and two brothers-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Dave Pleier, with entombment to follow in Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Wednesday morning from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Kolarik family with funeral arrangements.
