Darwin Bolander Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Duluth, Minnesota

Darwin W. Bolander, 78, of Duluth, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004 at St. Lukes Hospital. He was born in Duluth on October 10, 1925, to John and Irene Bolander. Darwin was a WWII Navy Veteran, serving in the South Pacific. He married Donna Lelonek on Oct. 15, 1946. He worked at Skelly Oil Co., and later at Hoch Oil Co. for several years before retiring as Security Guard with Midwest Patrol after 17 years of service. Darwin was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He was a member of VFW 6320. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Dennis, infant twin daughters, great-granddaughter Elizabeth Peterson, one brother, and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Donna, sons David (Patricia) of Plymouth, Minn., Douglas (Deborah) of Duluth, Dwayne of Duluth; daughter Debra (Arnold) Weiss of Foxboro, Wis.; brother Merlyn 'Pete' (Micki) Bolander of Duluth; sister Joan (Ken) Griffith of St. Johns, Mich.; 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. VISITATION:Noon until the 1 p.m. memorial service Wednesday, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial at Sunrise Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements by Williams-Lobermeier Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.

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We went up to Duluth over Valentines to be with mom. Everything went well except for Dwayne. We had dinner at the house but Dwayne didn't stop down. I did go up to his place and talk to him but he didn't talk much about how he felt. Deb seemed fine but I know she is still hurting but life must go on. Dwayne had to have Huck put down last week. He needed to have vet work but it was going to be to expensive so they took the best route for Huck. Jason's 2 dogs ran away about a month ago and we...

David Bolander

March 23, 2005 | Plymouth, MN

Sorry I haven't talked to you for awhile but there is always something going on. We went to see mom after Thanksgiving and everything went well. She loves to baby sit Emma and it gives her something to do. Marty John and Didi had a baby boy and everyone says he looks like Marty. We went up the second weekend in Jan to celebrate Christmas. I got sick over Christmas so we had to change our plans. Had a good time. We went to Marty Johns to see the baby. He is or has already quit his job to stay...

David Bolander

January 26, 2005 | Plymouth, MN

Happy birthday pop, it sure isn't the same with out you. Mom seems to be doing ok. She has made out a power of attorney and a living will. She just loves Emma and I think it is good for her to have a little one around. Ryan got married on the 8th of Oct. It sure was a nice night and Ryan was a perfect host to everyone. He and Stacy seem to be very happy together. You missed a great time. Mom, Doug, Debbie, Danaka and Emmie were all there. Derek has moved to the cities and he came with his...

David Bolander

October 13, 2004

Missed you on Fathers day. I know it was always had to find you something special but loved the challenge. Stopped by on my last trip up to say hello. Miss you alot.

David/Pat Bolander

June 29, 2004 | Plymouth

Darwin was a good man. I worked with him a long time ago, and wish his family peace in their time of loss.

Paul Berish

February 16, 2004 | Duluth, MN

Uncle Darwin was a good and fair man. Sorry for your loss.

Mike

Mike Shatto

February 16, 2004 | East Bethel, MN

So sorry for your great loss.

Mel Shatto

Melody Shatto

February 16, 2004 | East Bethel, MN

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