Karl was a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Kearney. He was a retired career agent for New York Life in which he earned the honor of “Agent of the Year” in both the life and security sales divisions. In 1990, Karl founded Kollmorgen & Associates, in which he has been recognized for his expertise and experience within the insurance industries. For 39 years, Karl was a qualifying and life member of the “Million Dollar Round Table.” He was a member and past officer of the National Association of Financial Advisors-Lincoln Chapter (NAFA) and was a course moderator for Life Underwriter Training Council (LUTC) Insurance Consultant. Karl was an active member of the Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) and LIBA Foundation, a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, and was involved in various community services and organizations.
Outside of his professional life, Karl enjoyed everything family. Spending summer vacations with his wife, children, and grandchildren at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri was a highlight every year. A high priority for Karl was his grandchildren and he enjoyed attending their activities and spending quality time with them. Karl also enjoyed working out regularly, hunting and watching “The Huskers”.
Karl is survived by his wife Daylene; daughter Stephanie (Shinya) Takahashi, of Lincoln; son Kyle (Kristy) Kollmorgen, of Lincoln; grandchildren Payton (Jackson Lunn) Kollmorgen, Brecken Kollmorgen, Taiyo Takahashi, and Hana Takahashi; sister Kathy Lipka, Lincoln, Kent Kollmorgen, Kirkland, WA, and Kraig Kollmorgen, Central City, NE.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Kurt and Dorothy.
A life celebration gathering will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with family present on Friday March 14, 2025, at Roper and Sons South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 15, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1800 S 84th St.
Memorials to Messiah Lutheran’s Music Ministry, the Capital Humane Society, Hillcrest Hospice, or the People’s City Mission.
Condolences online at www.Roperandsons.com