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William Bolte Obituary
William H. Bolte Jr., age 60 of Batavia, formerly of Belfast, died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 at his home.
He was born Feb. 28, 1953 in Cincinnati, the son of the late William H. and Virginia Fischer Bolte.
Mr. Bolte owned and operated Bolte's Grocery in Belfast for many years. He was a 1971 graduate of Hillsboro High School and attended the University of Cincinnati.
He is survived by his wife, Shelly Johns Bolte, who he married March 7, 1987 in Hillsboro; one daughter, Audrey Bolte of New York; one sister, Mary Carol Stanforth of Hillsboro; two brothers, Jeffrey (Sherry) Bolte of South Carolina, and Michael (Wanda) Bolte of Georgia; his mother-in-law, Joyce Ledbetter of Cincinnati; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13th at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hillsboro. Father Mike Paraniuk will be the Celebrant. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding, 1342 U.S. 50, Milford, Ohio 45150 or to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.
Condolences may be signed at http://www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc/.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Bolte
Caralyn Everman
December 13, 2013
Bill will be missed, his kindness to our family during the time our mother passed meant so much to my dad. Our prayers are with your family.
Beverly (Ball) Ries
December 10, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Sherri (Hull) Barrett
December 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss! May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Ray & Betty Kiley
December 10, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to Shelly and the Bolte family. You are in our prayers.
Richard Pulliam
December 10, 2013
Shelley and Bolte family; It was with regret and surprise that we read of the passing of Bill. Bill and the whole bolte family were a delight to have in school as well as part of the community.Many fond memories are present and shall remain in our mind. May God give you comfort at this time. Skip and Kristen Pulliam
Kay Cook
December 10, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers. In deepest sympathy, Kay Ludwick Cook
Kim (Canfield) Ebmeier
December 9, 2013
Shelly and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God lifts you up and gives you the strength you need to get through this most difficult time. God bless you.
Sue Webster
December 9, 2013
Shelly we are so sorry. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
chad & stephanie frazer
December 9, 2013
Bill was a great person. We always looked forward to seeing him at the store. Words can't describe how saddened we were to hear of his passing. Shelly, Audrey and the Bolte family: please know you are in our prayers. He will be missed.
Kenny Bell
December 9, 2013
Thinking of you Mary , Mike, and Jeff. It's hard to lose a brother.
carolyn walker magepe
December 9, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Bill was in my younger sisters class at Belfast. But I remember him well.
Sandra (Sprinkle)Ferrell
December 9, 2013
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
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