Emil “Ace” Kolar, 79, longtime resident of Westmont, at rest October 2, 2026. Born December 11, 1946 in Hinsdale, IL to Emil and Mitzi Kolar. Beloved husband of Dawn (nee Roy); loving father of three daughters; devoted grandfather of eleven; dearest brother of Carol (Richard) Boucek.
Ace was an avid racer. He owned a car that he raced at Santa Fe Speedway. He formerly owned and operated Ace’s Auto Mechanic in Westmont. Ace loved sports, hanging with his friends at Potbelly and attending Crusin Nights in Westmont.
Memorial Services will be held at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home 39 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Memorial Visitation Saturday October 17, 2026 from 2-5 P.M. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com
Ace will always be a dear friend of mine and my family’s. Lisa and I spent time and spent part of the time raising our children in the house we rent from Ace and Dawn. Ace was always there for me when I needed advice, from life struggles to much needed help teaching me how to fix parts of my cars. He was such a caring individual. He never failed to ask me how people in my family were doing everytime we spoke, and I could tell that he genuinely cared. Thank you for all of the good memories and love that you gave us. And Lord I don’t think there’s was a bigger fan of Easter so give him an attaboy for his egg hunts, helping to spread the good word, and for his never faltering good attitude that honestly helped me out when I needed it. I love you buddy.
It has been such an honor to have known Ace for over 10 years. ❤️ I always looked forward to our conversations when he brought his fur babies in for grooming, especially our longer chats at pickup. I loved hearing his stories about his racing days and all the wonderful experiences he had throughout his life. You could tell he had lived a full life and had so many special memories to look back on, and I always enjoyed hearing him share those stories. I’ve also always loved seeing and talking with Dawn. The two of them have always been such a sweet couple, and it has been a pleasure getting to know them both over the years. I will truly miss our conversations and those familiar visits. I feel so grateful to have known Ace and to have shared those little moments with him over the past 10-plus years. Sending Dawn and the family my heartfelt condolences. Ace will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. ❤️