Edda Kolar

Eddie Marie "Edda" Kolar, age 83, of West, passed away Wednesday evening, September 10, 2025 at her daughter's home in Aquilla.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Edda was born April 13, 1942 in Waco, the daughter of Russell Lehmann and Lois (Landrum) Lehmann Zahirniak. She was a 1961 graduate of University High School and then pursued her education at Durham Business College both in Waco. On October 23, 1961, she was united in marriage to her husband, Johnnie Kolar, in West. Edda was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, where she valued her faith and community. Her career as a cloth cutter was extensive, working at many sewing factories, including Kolar's Contract Cutting, where she dedicated 34 years of hard work before retiring in 1997. Following her retirement, she and her daughter, Debbie, co-owned and operated the West Parkway Daycare and Learning Center for 23 wonderful years, nurturing and guiding countless children within the West community. Edda will be remembered for her adventurous heart. She was known for her love of deer hunting, fishing, and dancing. She also could often be heard singing karaoke, especially singing along with James "Slim" Hand. Edda took great pride in her involvement with the community, notably assisting with search and rescue efforts during the devastating West explosion in 2013.

Edda is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Richard Lehmann; sisters, Betty Huffert, Janell Matus, and Dorothie Gabbert; a step father, Harry Zahirniak; nieces, Sharri Huffert and Joy Gail Gabbert; and a nephew, Russell Lenee Gabbert.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Johnnie Kolar of West; children, Debbra Ferguson of Aquilla, and Justin Kolar of Waco; grandson, Camden Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Honesty and Colson Ferguson; sisters-in-law, Carol Lehmann and Jaroline Kolar; brother-in-law, Raymond Kolar; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers are Braxton Lee, Stetson Lee, Christian Nors, Logan Nors, Adolph Kolar, Rudy Kolar, and Donnie "Boonie" Witt.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Volunteer Ambulance Association.