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Terry Bolinger Obituary

Terry Michael "Spike" Bolinger 42, of Indianapolis, lived, loved and died riding his Harley. "Spike" passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2005 in Wishard Hospital. He was born October 7, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN. He worked at the Machine Center, Inc. for 10 years, and was a member of the N.R.A. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Chitwood) Bolinger; his father, Larry and Sheryl Bolinger; his mother, Midge Noble and Kenny Pennington; brothers and sister, Bo (Sweela) Bolinger, Soda (Danny) Reddy, Walter "Wally" Bolinger; a step-daughter, Danielle Holland; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2005 in G.H. Herrmann S. East St. Funeral Home, 1505 S. East St, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2005.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 8, 2005.

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Rob O

November 13, 2025

Can anyone tell us how the following Monday went? Did he fix the bearings a clear the 10 Cans? What a legend.

Dave Wiethoff

November 7, 2025

Rest in Peace Terry. The jump attempt of 76’ was EPIC! You were a real American. I wish I could have met you.

Jason C Springs

November 5, 2024

RIP Terry! You are a legend and you bring many of us back to a time long lost. Thank you

M Foster

November 4, 2024

I just saw a clip of Terry jumping 10 cans. Very impressed. I'm so sad to see he passed away, but I hope his family is so proud of the initiative and drive. I just wanted to say he was a star and deserved praise. Much love to him and his family.

Jason

October 30, 2024

It´s sad hearing that the legend passed, I hope you´re still flying high brother. RIP Terry

Mlo

August 12, 2024

Rest easy Spike. You are a legend and the true original neighborhood King.

Keith wytiaz

July 25, 2024

The legend never died. RIP Brother.

Brian

July 23, 2024

Terry was a true legend, I remember hearing about him in the mid 80s, and that was in Florida.

CHRIS GILLETT

July 14, 2024

TERRY WAS THE LEADER OF THE PACK. A TRUE HOSS AMONG HOSSES. REST EASY TERRY. JUST KNOW YOU'RE A LEGEND AMONG HOSSES LIKE YOURSELF.

Wade

March 7, 2024

You were a legend, Terry "Evel Knievel" Bollinger! R.i.p.
-Wade

Kevin

December 17, 2023

Rip Spike

Charlie

December 7, 2023

Ride free brother! A life well lived.

Justin Caskey

August 12, 2023

Rest in Peace, Terry. I hope you made that jump in 1975, brother.

David L

January 28, 2023

This is my lost family.
I miss the love the all showed
Terry was my friend

David L.

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