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Gerald Boldra Obituary

Gerald Jerry Eugene Boldra Gerald Jerry Eugene Boldra, 75, Valley Falls, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at his home. He was born on April 5, 1938, at Topeka, the son of Carl Sterling and Thelma Carson Boldra. He attended Highland Park Elementary School, Six Mile School and graduated from Auburn High School in 1956. He served seven and one-half years in the Kansas Army National Guard. Jerry had worked as a heavy equipment operator for Local 101 Operating Engineers for 40 years. He retired on April 5, 1998 and was the treasurer for the Local 101 Retirees Club. Before to moving to Valley Falls, he had lived in Topeka, Auburn and St. Joseph, MO. He married Karen A. Hanson, on Feb. 9, 1960, at Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert D. Boldra, and two granddaughters, Jessica Sapata and Molly Sapata. Survivors include his wife, Karen, of the home; a son, Gary (Krista) Boldra, Valley Falls; two daughters Thelma (Joseph) Sapata and Tina (Don) Loyd, all of Topeka; a brother, Carl (Sue) Boldra, Hays; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Auburn United Methodist Church, 240 E 8th St., Auburn, KS. Burial will follow at the Auburn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or to Alzheimer s Disease and Related Disorders Association and sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on May 3, 2013.

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Mia Warlick

May 8, 2013

Krista,
So sorry to see your dad passed. Prayers to your family during this difficult time.

Jennifer Hays

May 8, 2013

Thelma,Tina,Karen and family,
Im so sorry to hear of your loss, he was a great man. I remember his joking and smile.He was always full of it when i stayed at their house with you all the summer after mollys passing he was so fun to be around. Remember all the good times and please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if you need anything.

Doreen &Baylee Cox

May 6, 2013

Tina and Thelma, Sorry to hear of your dads passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers!

May 6, 2013

Karen and family we are sorry to hear of Jerry's passing away. We have not seen you guys many times since or kids were in their teens but have thought of you often. We watched a lot of basketball and some times at the lake that were all enjoyable.

Tom and Ann Davis

Ron and Kay Marie Sanders

May 5, 2013

Karen, Thelma, Gary, and Tina; We didn't see Jerry very often but could always count on a big grin when we did. He worked for my dad for many years when he was growing up. He kept things lively on our farm. He and dad remained friends until Dad died. Karen, you and Jerry raised a fine family. Remember the good times.

Ed Carter

May 4, 2013

Karen, Thelma, Gary and Tina, so sorry to here of Jerry passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember your dad playing basketball in a league we had in the old Valley Falls high school gym, and he would take no mercy on us young pups. He cheered us on in many a game as well. He will be missed!

May 4, 2013

Thelma and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gwen and Chris Putthoff

Kim Ybarra

May 3, 2013

Sapata & Boldra Family,
My Condolences to you all.
He was a sweet man.
May God Bless his soul.

Nancy (Farr) Gatzemeyer

May 3, 2013

So many good memories from growing up around Jerry and all of your family. Lots of fun nights on New Year's Eve out at Dot and Red's. So many images of him passed through my mind as I thought of him this morning. Prayers to all of you.

Randy Zwygart

May 3, 2013

So sorry to hear of about Jerry's passing, Thoughts and prayers for all of you, stay strong. Zwygart's softball team

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