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1945
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Hugh Bolton Obituary
Hugh R. Bolton, 71, passed away on April 24, 2017 succumbing to pneumonia and severe anemia due to complications of a long battle against a type of leukemia. He was born in Cleveland, OH on September 6, 1945 shortly after the end of WWII to the late Charles and Elisabeth(Claflin) Bolton. He grew up in Cleveland Heights and after graduating high school served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1968 as a fire control specialist on the USS Joseph Strauss(DDG-16). He resided in Columbus, OH for the majority of his adult life and used his benefits under the G.I. Bill to attend The Ohio State University from 1978 to 1981, majoring in Industrial Engineering. He had diverse employment through his life, working as an X-ray equipment engineer, telecommunications technician, commercial printer, home mortgage originator and security agent for several industrial corporations. Hugh was an early user of personal computers and worked for many years as a freelance IT specialist. During his latter years he was a strong advocate for Linux as well as supporter of internet freedom. Interestingly, he rarely used email but preferred to communicate on his cell phone. He was a patriot as well as a great polemic and enjoyed reading, politics, photography, cats, road trips, shooting and surplus auctions. He claimed to have owned over 50 vehicles during his lifetime. He survived by a sister, Meredith (husband Gerald) Oliver; nephew, Gerald Oliver, Jr.; and niece, Meredith Suzanne aka Merisue (husband, Wendell Eric) Repik; along with great-nephews, William Levi and Waid Liam Repik, all residing in California. A memorial is scheduled for Saturday, July 15, 2017. For further details, please contact [email protected]. Arrangements entrusted to CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES. WWW.CALIMANFUNERALSERVICES.COM
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Joe Karnitis
October 18, 2025
I missed my beloved Hugh.
He was a kind, very intelligent human being, of the highest moral character.
Hugh always loved a debate, but one would never be bored in his presence.
I am sorry my posting is so late my dear friend (I just recently retired from an all-consuming job), but I still deeply miss you Hugh.
One of a kind :)
Jim Smith
July 5, 2021
I can't believe it's been four years. How our country has changed! What would Hugh think about the dark days we've been through, and what kind of optimism could he shed on the future? I wish I could drop in for a visit, talk politics and cats, and go to some crazy auction, where we'd compete to see who could get the best stuff for the least money. I miss ya Hugh! God bless you.
Jim Smith
July 5, 2019
Hugh taught me to run his offset presses and other printing equipment, which enabled me to later get an excellent job as a press operator. We printed reprints of old Army manuals for sale at gun shows. I also enjoyed our time together helping him move into his new shop back in 84, I think it was. We worked like dogs! I also remember when New Coke came out, we went from store to store to buy as much Old Coke as possible. He loved Coke and despised the change the company made. Later, in 1997,8, and 9, we became even better friends, I'd like to think I was his best friend during that time, he was certainly my best friend.
"Sailor rest your oar"
Herb USMC
July 19, 2017
RIP
Herb USMC
July 19, 2017
Navy Memorial
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Retired Freelance / I T Specialist
Herb USMC
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Industrial Engineering 1981 Alumni
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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
July 19, 2017
God Bless and Thank YOU, Hugh for your service... RIP ... And Semper Fi.
Merisue Repik
July 13, 2017
You were loved across the miles Uncle Hugh.
With Love,
Eric, Merisue, Levi &
Waid
Jim Smith
July 12, 2017
I was good friends with Hugh for many years, unfortunately I moved far away about 17 years ago. He was a kind man, who loved his cats as though they were his children.
He was extremely intelligent, very talented in many fields, always ready to lend a hand and to offer sound advice. I spent many years at his knee, listening to him talk about America and the Constitution.
He was truly a great man, and I am a better man for having known him.
I will miss him all the more with his passing.
July 12, 2017
With deepest sympathy during this time of loss.
July 12, 2017
Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at HOSEA 13:14 L Ohio
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