Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Sunday 2/16,
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Sunday 2/16,
1:00 pm
Douglas A. Kobza Found his peace and joined his loving family on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 56. Loving husband of Lisa for 25 years. Devoted father of Nicholas Kobza and Nathan Kobza. Further survived by many family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Carol Kobza, hisContinue Reading
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The Fera family
left a message on February 15, 2025:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathies.
Obit User
left a message on February 17, 2025:
I’ll never forget the first time I met Doug. It was 1995 so I would have been about 9 years old and he and my cousin Lisa had been dating for a while. He made the trip with Lisa, Kathy and Roy to meet family in MN. I was very shy meeting him, like I was with most adults, but that changed almost instantly because he was such a funny, nice and pleasant guy. We all loved him immediately. He and Lisa came to MN for a few holidays and I remember one holiday, he joined my sister Jen and I at the table, drawing on people’s faces in old magazines and he seemed to be having as much fun with it as we were. It was always just such a blast being around him. We were all so happy when he and Lisa got married, and then when they had their boys. Such a loving family and he was so proud. Both Nic and Nathan have the unmistakable Doug grin, and he will live on through them.
I’ll miss you Doug. Rest in Peace.
Julie Gonzalez
Dawn Hoerig
left a message on February 15, 2025:
I met Doug when we both worked at Pick n Save. He was so nice to work with, easy to talk to. He will be missed so very much. My condolences to you and your family. RIP DOUG!!
Thom Knutson
left a message on February 12, 2025:
Doug and I met and were friends back in the Tess Corners Elementary days. He was my partner in crime in Ms . Guill’s Music class, my lab partner and partner in hijinks in Ms. Dissen’s Chemistry class, and stood next to Marlene and me alphabeticallly (as always, right?) at our graduation from MHS. We reconnected just a few years ago, and he was still as funny and friendly as he’s ever been. I’ll miss him spontaneously singing the guitar opening to Stevie Ray Vaughn’s “Couldn’t Stand the Weather” (I was just doing this in Doug’s timeless style, coincidentally, last Friday) and just laughing at all the things that cracked us up. Cheers, Doug—you are one of a kind.
Kathy and Roy
left a message on February 12, 2025:
Anyone who knew Doug, knows what a great guy he was. He had such a good sense of humor and such a positive disposition and that very pleasant smile His kids were his joy and delight.. When he would listen to them speak, you could just see the pride and love glowing in his face. He was Mr. Mom. Doug packed more parenting, love, pride and wonderful memories into the 20 years that he was a Dad than some do in 60 years. All of these memories will, hopefully, be a comfort to all who knew and loved him.
Jesus promised us in the Bible.
Second Corinthians verse 5.
“For we know that when we leave this earthly body, we will have a home in Heaven, an eternal body made for us by God Himself”.
We need to hold tight the beautiful memories that we have all made with Doug. We all thank God for the privilege of having had Doug in our lives.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jeff and Cheri Bengsch
left a message on February 10, 2025:
Doug was Jeff’s best friend. I feel like we both lost a best friend. Jeff and Doug worked together for many years at Senrty Foods. Doug and I had a favorite song Crocodile Rock and when it would come on the Jukeboxwould pretend we had pianos. At our wedding I had disposable cameras on the table, Doug being Doug took his camera into the bathroom and took some interesting photos for me to look at later. My condolences go to Lisa and the boys who DougD loved with all his heart. We too are heartbroken rest in peace our dear dear friend
Pam Kobza
left a message on February 10, 2025:
For the best brother-in-law a girl could ever ask for. Love, Your Sista / Auntie Pam
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Douglas Kobza . Plant a Tree
Pam
left a message on February 10, 2025:
Doug, .thank you for accepting me as family from so many years ago. How lucky I am to have had you as my "brotha". So many fun and silly memories with you at concerts., family get togethers and up north at Razorback. The only thing that helps my heart is knowing that besides having so many family members in heaven. most especially you'll be with Kurt. Give me a big hug for me. I love you and will miss you so very much.
We'll be watching for you at the lake.
Love....your "sista"
Bob George
left a message on February 8, 2025:
My heart hurts too for this loss of a dear high school friend. I fondly remember Doug, Dave Stevens, and myself driving to school rocking out to the band Ratt. Many laughs were had and could always count on him for a listening ear. Gonna miss you my friend.
Laura Harrington
left a message on February 8, 2025:
My heart feels broken. What a wonderful man. Always happy, always helpful, always saying something funny! So kind and what a beautiful, loving family. ❤️
Lisa Van Winkle
left a message on February 8, 2025:
The Class of 1986 had many clowns and Doug was one. A friend to all who knew him. So glad we kept in touch! Rest Easy my friend! Prayers for his family in theis difficult time.
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The Fera family
left a message on February 15, 2025:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathies.
Obit User
left a message on February 17, 2025:
I’ll never forget the first time I met Doug. It was 1995 so I would have been about 9 years old and he and my cousin Lisa had been dating for a while. He made the trip with Lisa, Kathy and Roy to meet family in MN. I was very shy meeting him, like I was with most adults, but that changed almost instantly because he was such a funny, nice and pleasant guy. We all loved him immediately. He and Lisa came to MN for a few holidays and I remember one holiday, he joined my sister Jen and I at the table, drawing on people’s faces in old magazines and he seemed to be having as much fun with it as we were. It was always just such a blast being around him. We were all so happy when he and Lisa got married, and then when they had their boys. Such a loving family and he was so proud. Both Nic and Nathan have the unmistakable Doug grin, and he will live on through them.
I’ll miss you Doug. Rest in Peace.
Julie Gonzalez
Dawn Hoerig
left a message on February 15, 2025:
I met Doug when we both worked at Pick n Save. He was so nice to work with, easy to talk to. He will be missed so very much. My condolences to you and your family. RIP DOUG!!
Thom Knutson
left a message on February 12, 2025:
Doug and I met and were friends back in the Tess Corners Elementary days. He was my partner in crime in Ms . Guill’s Music class, my lab partner and partner in hijinks in Ms. Dissen’s Chemistry class, and stood next to Marlene and me alphabeticallly (as always, right?) at our graduation from MHS. We reconnected just a few years ago, and he was still as funny and friendly as he’s ever been. I’ll miss him spontaneously singing the guitar opening to Stevie Ray Vaughn’s “Couldn’t Stand the Weather” (I was just doing this in Doug’s timeless style, coincidentally, last Friday) and just laughing at all the things that cracked us up. Cheers, Doug—you are one of a kind.
Kathy and Roy
left a message on February 12, 2025:
Anyone who knew Doug, knows what a great guy he was. He had such a good sense of humor and such a positive disposition and that very pleasant smile His kids were his joy and delight.. When he would listen to them speak, you could just see the pride and love glowing in his face. He was Mr. Mom. Doug packed more parenting, love, pride and wonderful memories into the 20 years that he was a Dad than some do in 60 years. All of these memories will, hopefully, be a comfort to all who knew and loved him.
Jesus promised us in the Bible.
Second Corinthians verse 5.
“For we know that when we leave this earthly body, we will have a home in Heaven, an eternal body made for us by God Himself”.
We need to hold tight the beautiful memories that we have all made with Doug. We all thank God for the privilege of having had Doug in our lives.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jeff and Cheri Bengsch
left a message on February 10, 2025:
Doug was Jeff’s best friend. I feel like we both lost a best friend. Jeff and Doug worked together for many years at Senrty Foods. Doug and I had a favorite song Crocodile Rock and when it would come on the Jukeboxwould pretend we had pianos. At our wedding I had disposable cameras on the table, Doug being Doug took his camera into the bathroom and took some interesting photos for me to look at later. My condolences go to Lisa and the boys who DougD loved with all his heart. We too are heartbroken rest in peace our dear dear friend
Pam Kobza
left a message on February 10, 2025:
For the best brother-in-law a girl could ever ask for. Love, Your Sista / Auntie Pam
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Douglas Kobza . Plant a Tree
Pam
left a message on February 10, 2025:
Doug, .thank you for accepting me as family from so many years ago. How lucky I am to have had you as my "brotha". So many fun and silly memories with you at concerts., family get togethers and up north at Razorback. The only thing that helps my heart is knowing that besides having so many family members in heaven. most especially you'll be with Kurt. Give me a big hug for me. I love you and will miss you so very much.
We'll be watching for you at the lake.
Love....your "sista"
Bob George
left a message on February 8, 2025:
My heart hurts too for this loss of a dear high school friend. I fondly remember Doug, Dave Stevens, and myself driving to school rocking out to the band Ratt. Many laughs were had and could always count on him for a listening ear. Gonna miss you my friend.
Laura Harrington
left a message on February 8, 2025:
My heart feels broken. What a wonderful man. Always happy, always helpful, always saying something funny! So kind and what a beautiful, loving family. ❤️
Lisa Van Winkle
left a message on February 8, 2025:
The Class of 1986 had many clowns and Doug was one. A friend to all who knew him. So glad we kept in touch! Rest Easy my friend! Prayers for his family in theis difficult time.
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