Mitchell James Koltz

Mitchell James Koltz, 12, Greenleaf, was born to eternal life on Sunday, March 13, 2016 in the presence of his loving family at their home. He was born on July 14, 2003 to Jesse and Holly (Hibbard) Koltz. Among his many hobbies and talents, Mitchell enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, video games, food and 80s music. He would always tell people his motto was “Faith, Family, Friends and Food…in that order!” He led an outdoor lifestyle, and enjoyed the rustic kayaking vacations with his family. His family described him as a young man with an incredibly kind heart, and a crazy face for the camera. His brother, Mason and Mitchell were very close, and enjoyed fishing and playing games together, along with their cousin Zack. Mitchell was currently in the 7th Grade at St. Clare Catholic School, Wrightstown, and will be fondly remembered as a friend who left a footprint on everyone he met. Mitchell is survived by his parents, Jesse and Holly; brother, Mason; paternal grandparents, Dave (Wanda) Koltz; maternal grandparents, Steven (Karen) Hibbard; great-grandmothers Gloria Bethke and Doris Diny; aunts and uncles, Nick (Samantha) Koltz and son Zack; Christopher (Jody) Hibbard and sons Elliott and Oliver; Amanda Hibbard (Jason Karnosky) and son Alexandre Hibbard (Mitchell’s godson) and Noah (Laura) Hibbard. He is preceded in death by great-grandparents, Fred (Florence) Koltz; Kenneth Naniot; Lawrence Diny and Kenneth (Evelyn) Hibbard. Family and friends may visit at St. Clare Catholic Church-St. Paul site, 437 Main St., Wrightstown on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 3pm to 7pm. A parish prayer service will conclude the evening. Visitation will continue on Saturday, March 19 from 8:30am to 10:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mitchell on Saturday at 11:00am at the church with Rev. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery- Greenleaf. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mitchell Koltz memorial fund at Bank Mutual. Our family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our friends and neighbors that supported us during this journey, and most especially for the many prayers said for him. Mitchell would always say: “God is good all the time and all the time God is good”