Clifford William BOLTZ

Clifford BOLTZ Obituary

BOLTZ, Clifford William

Age 91, of Sacramento, Calif., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 4, 2010. He passed away peacefully. Clifford was born on September 26, 1918, to Pier and Mary Bordeaux Boltz in St. Francis, S.D. He graduated from St. Francis High School and married his high school sweetheart, Eileen Sokolik, on September 24, 1938. They moved to Sacramento in December 1941. Cliff served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in the Philippines. He was proud of his service to his country. After the war he resumed working at McClellan AFB as a mechanical engineer and technician, retiring in 1976 after 37 years. He was also a skilled carpenter. In his younger years Cliff enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially pheasant hunting in South Dakota. During his retirement he enjoyed working on his home and continued to work part time as a civil engineering consultant into his late 70s. He volunteered for many years at St. Vincent de Paul's and St. Philomene's Church. He loved lending a helping hand to those in need. Clifford is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Eileen, sister Genevieve Smith of Oklahoma, children Ronald Boltz (wife Ronie), Gayle Boltz, Phyllis Kereazis, Beverly Boltz, Greg Boltz; son-in-law Paul Allen and daughter-in-law Joyce Boltz; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons Robert and Kenneth, grandson Jeffrey, and two brothers and two sisters. There will be a graveside service on June 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery in Sacramento in the Veterans Honor Court, and a small family memorial is being planned. He will lovingly remain in our hearts forever.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jun. 11, 2010.

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George Boltz

June 22, 2010

Hau! My Name is George Boltz. Uncle "Cleef", as I called him, was a Man's man. I remember one time Dad and him were arguing who took the most pills. Cliff said that Dad probably took more,, but his were bigger. When I had orders to go to Vietnam, I asked Uncle Cleef, who I know was a fellow "Grunt" from WWII, for some advice. He told me to keep your head down and your butt in the air. That way you'll get shot in the butt instead of the head. He was joking of course, but his words were heeded. Dad and him are probably both 30 years of age and drinking a beer some where in Heaven right now. See you in the Happy Hunting Grounds Uncle Cleef some day.

Valerie Krumholz

June 14, 2010

I shall always remember the wonderful laugh and the kind and gentle ways of my Great Uncle Clifford ...

The Clifford Boltz family and the Bernard Boltz family were very close and we spent many wonderful summer vacations together on the Oregon Coast, in South Dakota and in my hometown of Denver, Colorado.

I vividly remember the "light-hearted" competition between my grandpa (Dutch Boltz) and great uncle Clifford regarding who had what condition, who took what medication and who's blood pressure was higher. But mostly who was going to buy dinner!

Lots of Love from -

Valerie Krumholz

Priscilla Krumholz

June 14, 2010

I am Uncle Clifford's niece, Priscilla,same age as Ronnie. I have many fond memories of times when Uncle Clifford's and our families would get together. Once when were all together at my home in Denver (I think it was after a reunion in St. Francis) my Dad and Clifford were in the backyard and Dad was telling Clifford that it was okay to pet our dog, Max, (German Shepherd and not too fond of strangers). Clifford was hesitant, but Dad kept encouraging him. Clifford did, Max bite his hand; trip to emergency room-fortunately bite was superficial. Dad and Clifford had some friendly discussion about the whole situation. They still laughed about it years later. My family is very grateful for Uncle Clifford when he went to help Mom take care of Dad when he was failing because of cancer. I remember how Clifford would help Dad get around the house because he was too weak. Dad would place his hands on Clifford's shoulders from the back side and they would walk down the hall like a "choo-choo" train to get Dad to bed. It was always very obvious how much they loved each other.

I believe they, with Uncle Tony and rest of family, are celebrating, rejoicing, laughing, and basking in "God's Glorious Presence"

My prayers are with all of you and especially, Aunt Eileen.

Jan Owens

June 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Boltz family.

Dave Boltz

June 11, 2010

Hi I am Clifford's nephew, Dave, I am so sorry for the loss of Clifford. He meant a lot to me. I have very fond memories of spending time with our families, The trips to South Dakota, the barbeques at Cliff' house, and Reno. Once when we were in Reno, Cliff and I were staying together, he asked me what I thought was shaving cream, well he spread this all over his face, he and I never laughed so hard, he actually wanted after shave. I really enjoyed betting on football gavmes with Cliff, especially the Forty Niners. I think the frist time he sees our Dad in heaven, instead of shaking hands, they will check each other pulse.I will pray for Cliff/Eilenn and family, I love Uncle Cliff very much.

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