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BOLGER, Edward M. age 76, passed away on July 23, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was a Professor Emeritus at Miami University where he taught for 38 years. A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Ed received his B.S. degree from St. Peter's College and his M.A. & Ph. D. degrees from Penn State University. After teaching for three years at Bucknell University, he accepted a position at Miami in 1967. He thoroughly enjoyed being a college professor and made many lifelong friends in the Math Department. He authored numerous research articles and a book titled Topics in Game Theory. When he retired from teaching in 2002, he volunteered at McCullough-Hyde Hospital where he made many new friends and logged more than 2500 hours. Ed was married to his wife Alice for 53 years. They raised two sons, Mike and Bill. In addition to being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, Ed enjoyed fishing, basketball, model trains, Penn State football and the New York Yankees. Later in life he travelled extensively with Alice. Dogs always played a special part in his life - his last dog, Bingo, literally walked into the hospital and picked Ed to be his companion and master. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Oxford. Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Alice; their two sons, Mike (Sami) of Merritt Island, FL; Bill (Lynne) of Blue Ash, OH; six special grandchildren, Alex (19), Oliver (18), Anna (14), Matt (13), Sara (11), and Luke (6); nine nephews and nieces; and many other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday at the Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home in Oxford. Funeral services will be at Saint Mary's Church in Oxford at 1:00 PM on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Edward and Alice Bolger Endowed Scholarship, Saint Peter's University, Office of Advancement, 2641 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306-9725. Condolences may be sent online to www.oglepaulyoungfuneralhome.com
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Alice,
Milt and I were sorry and sad to hear that Ed had passed away while we were in Colorado--and we didn't get back in time for his visitation and memorial service. Just know that you were in our hearts then and you always will be. You and Ed came to Oxford and Miami, I believe, the year after we did, and our years here have been all the better for having you here as well. I know that Milt has many "math memories" of times shared with Ed. What I remember is that Ed always seemed to be smiling and to make others smile as well, using that special gift that he had. I'm sure you and your family know it better than anyone--and miss it. Much love and prayers always to you and to Mike and Bill and their families, Phyllis-- and Milt-- Cox
August 2, 2014
My profound condolences to you, Alice, and your family upon the passing of Ed into the presence of the Lord. He was such a fine man. I'm glad he drove my Corvette and drove it well indeed. I'll miss him.
Peter Roberts
August 1, 2014
My profound sympathy to you, Alice, and your family upon Ed's passing into the presence of our Lord. He was a fine man and I'll miss seeing him walking in the neighborhood.
August 1, 2014
Dr. Bolger took me under his wing via independent study in my 1980-1981 time in the masters program in probability/statistics at Miami U. I've thought of him often over the years, and I owe him a great deal of gratitude for how he nurtured independent, creative thinking. He was a wonderful teacher. I wish I could have told him that. He'll have my deepest respect forever.
Kevin McCormick
July 29, 2014
Dear Alice,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you love Ed. My deepest sympathy. It has been a long time since I have talked with you (you were at the MU Art Museum and I at Murstein Alumni Center and Western Alumnae), but I wanted you to know how sad it was to read that Ed had passed.
Dianna Hartman
July 28, 2014
To Alice and family you all are in our thoughts and Prayers for your loss of your husband and father and grandpa. I know when I first met Ed it didn't take long before he became a part of my family as did Alice. It was like I had known him a long time he was one of the sweetest people I know but i don't have to tell that , as well as a good friend to me. He will be sadly missed by all. But I know when he entered Heaven there was someone waiting for him that has 4 legs and a wagging tail. And I'm sure that Bingo was there to welcome his best friend. May God give you all strength and comfort in your time of sorrow.
Love and Prayers
mitzie Wallen and family
Mitzie Wallen
July 28, 2014
Hello Alice and Family, Sorry to hear of Ed's home-going. May your inner strength sustain you during your new season of life. Praying for you.
Helen Rogers
July 27, 2014
Dear Alice,
We will keep you and Ed in our prayers. We have such fond memories of the two of you. I remember you having Paul's surprise birthday party at your house one summer. And your generosity in letting us house sit and then use your trailer at Hueston Woods the summer we were married.... 40 years ago!
Much love, Ellen and Paul
Paul & Ellen Bielewicz
July 26, 2014
Dear Aunt Alice, Michael, Billy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Eddie was always charming and witty and easy to talk to. We will keep you all in our prayers. Wishing you peace and strength.
Lisa, Phil, Gillian and David
July 26, 2014
Dear Alice
sorry for your loss.. Card in the mail.
lawrence gallegos
July 26, 2014
I have thought of your family often throughout the years. I am so sorry for your loss...Jennifer Murray (aka sissy) from the old neighborhood
Jennifer Murray-Moon
July 26, 2014
My dear Alice, my heart is hurting along with so many others,,,, I'm not sure you realize what an impact Ed had on all our staff at the hospital. We could be having a difficult day, a sad day or stressful day, but when Ed came into our SDS department he was like a shining light, asking us how things were going...always interested and caring to all..I liked to tease everyone, saying Ed was my boyfriend, when indeed he was a friend to many, what good good memories...
Candee
July 25, 2014
Dear Alice and Family--
It is so unbelievable that both Ed and Paul have passed away less than 2 months apart. There are so many memories of the good times we shared over the past 52 years--it seems like such a short time ago we were all laughing together at Grad Circle, especially with Paul and Ed topping each other with funny remarks. I hope they are still carrying on like this in heaven and know how much they are loved and missed.
Much love from Judy plus Mike, Chris & Mari
Judy Homsher
July 25, 2014
Bob and I are so sad to hear about Ed. I heard in prayer group he was fighting cancer and we were praying for him. We are losing too many to cancer. I let Dwight and Sue know. I don't know that Bob can get off work tomorrow and he is working tonight, but I will be at the funeral Saturday. I am remembering those days at your house when we were young and childless and your boys were young. Now we are all "elderly". You are in our hearts and prayers.
Emilie Ratterman
July 25, 2014
My deepest sympathies. I walked with the 513 occasionally. What a kind-hearted soul is Ed. His spirit lives on and I am better for having met him.
Kathy Nickel
July 25, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Mr Bolger. May the "Hearer of Prayer" and "the God of all Comfort" bring you a measure of peace and comfort during this difficult time.
-JEG-
July 25, 2014
Alice and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Ed. I remember seeing him walking around the Miami Campus. I don't think he missed many days. May god give you the strength to carry on and keep his memory close
Geri Schick
July 25, 2014
To Alice, Ed's sons and family
I offer you my prayers
that the Lord will be with you
at this time of loss.
I pray blessings for Ed and I will offer a mass for Ed as soon as possible.
Rev. Dominic Fuccile
Ed's classmate from St. Peter's Prep, class of 66
Dominic Fuccilw
July 25, 2014
Dear Alice,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please take care.
Florence & Jerry Nowicki
July 24, 2014
Dear Alice, so sorry to hear of Ed's passing, but I'm sure he's in a better place. Ed and I were in many classes together at St Peters and were 2 of the 5 math majors that graduated in 59. Ed was a good friend and a true gentleman . He'll be missed by all who knew him.Jeanie and I will keep both you and Ed in our prayers.
Andy & Jeanie Matthews
Andy Matthews
July 24, 2014
Dear Alice, I am so sorry to learn of Ed's death. I truly believe that he and Bill are in Heaven taking a walk with Bingo and all the other dogs they have known and loved. Please know that I am thinking of you and send my sympathy.
Cornelia Browne
July 24, 2014
My condolences. I fondly remember Ed 'sitting in' on the first graduate level course I taught. He made me feel appreciated for my efforts at teaching and research, and added to the pleasant and informal atmosphere of the class. It made me feel welcomed in my first year at Miami U. Thanks, Ed!
Dan Pritikin
July 24, 2014
Dear Alice and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My Husband passed away eight years ago; and I miss him as much today as the day I lost him. May God Bless and Comfort You and your Family.
Your old Virginia Avenue Friend Judy Manuel McCabe.
July 24, 2014
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