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.
Survivors:
Son: Richard Bolke of Chicago, IL
Daughter: Julie (Rob) Dean of Lake Mills, Wisconsin
Daughter: Laurie Bohn of Wisconsin Dells, WI
Son: Tom (Pam) Bolke of Zachary, LA.
Daughter: Kay (Don) Gruenweller of De Forest, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: 10
Great-Grandchildren: 5
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Tom,
Our thought and prayers are with you. Please let us know if you need anything.
My prayers and condolences are with you and your family.
We are very sorry to learn of the your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lean on the Lord for strength and guidance, which will carry you through.
Tom and family,
So sorry to hear of your lost. Did not know your father but its souunds like he was a goog man.
Condolences,
Mike Meche and Family
Kay and family: My deepest sympathies to all of you during this sad and trying time.
We think of Dick so fondly through business and friendship. Everyone in our community still remarks of the PLAINVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT sign that was a landmark for many years.
Love and Prayers to all of you.
Kay and Herb Theisen
We will miss you so much. You were so precious to our family. What a wonderful man. We are so glad to have been apart of your life. You will always be with us today and forever. Love Pam, Tom, Danielle, Kelsey, Leah J.T., and Jennifer.