Background
Kolbe, John William was born on September 21, 1940 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter William and Helen (Reed) Kolbe.
Kolbe, John William was born on September 21, 1940 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter William and Helen (Reed) Kolbe.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1961. Master of Arts in Political Science, University Notre Dame, 1962.
Feature writer, political reporter, Rockford (Illinois) Register-Republic, 1964-1968; press aide, Ogilvie for Governor campaign, Chicago, 1968; assistant press secretary, Office Governor, Springfield, Illinois, 1969-1973; political reporter, columnist, Phoenix Gazette, 1973-1997; political columnist, Arizona Republic, since 1997.
Elder Valley Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1978-1981. Board directors Morrison Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1982-1997. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1962-1964.
Married Mary Bauman, February 24, 1990. Stepchildren: Erin Simmons, James Simmons. Children by previous marriage: Karen, David.