Richard G. Bolke, age 82, of Wisconsin Dells , died October 13, 2007 at the Beverly Living Center in Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the Roseberry's

Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Interment will be at the Olin Cemetery, Town of Springville, Adams County, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 6-8 P.M. on Tuesday at Roseberry's Funeral Home. Richard was born August 24, 1925 in St. Paul, MN. to Theodore and Emma (Ehrke) Bolke. He married Doris V. Johnson on April 1, 1949 in St. Paul MN. Richard was a Pilot for American Airlines for 35 years. After his retirement in 1985 he and Doris moved to their summer home on the Wisconsin River. Richard enjoyed flying his Cessna 170 on many trips with Doris including a special trip to Alaska. The family would like to thank his doctor and all of the staff at the Beverly Living Center as well as St. Clare Hospital.

Preceded in death by:His wife : Doris