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Bill Boland Obituary
Bill was born October 25, 1917 to John and Margaret Boland of Louisville. He graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1933 (at the age of 15) and the University of Louisville. After serving three years as manager of Audubon Country Club, he spent three years in the Navy in World War II. After the war, he was manager of Kunz's Restaurant in downtown Louisville before starting Bill Boland's Dining Room in 1949. He retired from the restaurant business in 1982, after serving hundreds of thousands of candlelit meals on white tablecloths and making thousands of friends through his personal warmth and kindness as the most gracious host in Louisville.
Bill and his wife, Margaret, developed a love for Maui and spent much time there enjoying a second home where he became known as "the Mayor of Puamana." In both Maui and Louisville - and across the many parts of the world where he and his wife and family travelled - he regularly enjoyed the tennis courts, golf courses and, of course, casinos. He also had a life-long love of horses - both riding them and betting on them - and he shared both passions with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wherever he resided, vacationed or frequented for business or hobbies, Bill was a source of warmth, humor, and informed conversation. Through the very last weeks of his life, he could quote stock prices, argue politics and discuss the latest biography he'd read. He had a long and blessed life - filled with memories he created with his friends and family.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret and five siblings, brothers, John, Joseph and Louis; and sisters, Margaret Mary and Mary Catherine.
He is survived by his two children, William, Jr. (Barbara) of Towson, MD and Patricia (Foster) Haunz of Louisville; five grandchildren, Shane Boland of Phoenix, MD, Carla Haunz Rusconi of Cincinnati, OH, Marc Haunz of Dawsonville, GA, Bart Boland of Towson, MD and Leah Haunz Johnson of Louisville; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to acknowledge the compassionate care team from Twinbrook and Hosparus of Louisville.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at St. Raphael Church, 2141 Lancashire Avenue, with burial following in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road in St. Mathews.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Sacred Hearts School, 239 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, Maui 96761.
Aloha Bill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bill Boland
Tom & Leah Bennett
March 28, 2014
Bill was one of the kindest and most considerate people we've had the pleasure of meeting. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. We'll miss him. Aloha to you, Bill!
Bob Shoemaker
March 28, 2014
Home away from Home
Bob Shoemaker
March 28, 2014
John
March 27, 2014
Sincere condolences to the Boland family.
May the God of comfort be with you and
your family at this sad and difficult
time. Draw close to God and He will
draw close to you. James 4:8
Shiela Oliver
March 26, 2014
Bill, I have thought about you often thru the years and will always remember our trail rides thru Seneca Park with me riding your beloved Moose. Thank you for those memories. I am sure you are trail riding now in heaven and have already found Moose. You and your family are in my prayers.
March 26, 2014
enjoyed speaking to Bill each day in the dining room. We talked about the ballgames. He always had time for everyone. Marjorie Brent now living in Foley, Al. was at twinbrook for eight years.
March 26, 2014
I was so glad to have been able to see Bill last Friday. He and my Moms (Doris Redmon and Mid Bullard) had a precious relationship during their 5 years at Twinbrook. The glint in is eye and his gentlemanly demeanor were so special and unique. I loved the way he "gently" critiqued the food service at TB (but when they served cheese cubes with no bread or crackers - it was not all that gentle!) We shared stories of Maui and I was able to share a picture I had taken several years ago. He remained a beautiful soul. When my aunt was in her final days, he would stop in each day and wish her a peaceful and holy death. I wished the same for him. With a smile and a tear, Susan Bullard
Billie from twinbrook
March 26, 2014
Mr Boland was a very special man, a pleasure to be around!! I once told him I was glad to have gotten to know him and meant ever word I said. He was very loving and will never be forgotten!!! Loved to see him everyday at work. We will miss you mr. Boland . God took another angel home.
Margo Gill and the Gill family
March 25, 2014
Bill gave me a gift every time we spoke. His gift to me was a keen ear and sharp memory of all the things that he knew about my life and my family. He had a gift for just making me feel so very special. I will never forget Bill Boland, and feel so very lucky to have known him.I loved Bill.
J Hildebran
March 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Three of my brothers worked for Mr. Boland at his resturant. Our family has many memories of Mr and Mrs Boland...thanks...you'll be missed. The Gardner Family.
Molly Boland
March 25, 2014
I was so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. He will be missed by many for sure.
Heather Falmen
March 25, 2014
It has been an honor to work with and get to know Bill and his devoted daughter Pat over these past years. Bill will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Aloha Bill.
March 25, 2014
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in God's eternal peace. From a grateful American.
Sarah Hoover
March 25, 2014
Bill was a wonderful man and I will always remember his kindness and how full of life he always was. I picture him with moose (his horse and wonderful lesson horse for me) riding trails in heaven.
Elizabeth Dupin Wieland
March 25, 2014
Bill, I grew up down the street from you. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Sounds like he lived a very full and happy life. Please take comfort in that.
Elizabeth Dupin Wieland
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