Norbert Boldt Obituary
On July 7, 1995, he was united in marriage to Donna Barker. The couple have enjoyed 30 years together. Nubs had a long career with Graphics Packaging, retiring in August of 2009. He had a love of cars and classic car shows, even racing occasionally in his younger days.
Nubs loved moments spent with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed family time around the holidays. He was also proud to watch his granddaughters dance at their dance recitals and watch his nephew Nick race at WIR. In his earlier days, he and Donna enjoyed couples bowling league. He also loved watching races each week with his siblings at the track, watching his grandkids sporting events, and time spent at his sister Barb's cottage in Mountain. Traveling to casinos around the country, including Nevada, became a favorite pastime for him and Donna.
He is survived by his wife Donna Boldt, Appleton; three children: James (Jodi) Boldt, Kimberly, Kim (Rodney Knoke) Boldt, Green Bay, and Timothy (Heather) Boldt, Port Charlotte, FL; grandchildren: Jazmyn and Mason Boldt, Braydon Riker, Halle and Lily Boldt; his siblings: Thomas (Mary) Boldt, Grand Chute, Randy (Cindy) Boldt, Appleton, Barb (Ron) Brehm, Oconto Falls, and Alan (Cheri) Boldt, Appleton; sisters-in-law Denny Boldt, Appleton and Barbara (Marvin) Selle, Larsen; brothers-in-law Roger (Lois) Hansen, Freedom, David Hansen, Red Granite, and Melvin Kiefer, Oshkosh; step-sons: Robert (Julie) Barker, Madison and Kirk (Chassidy) Barker, San Antonio, TX; step-grandchildren: Caitlin Barker, Cameron Barker, and Tori Tate-Barker; and step-great-grandson, Beclan. He is further survived by his former wife Betty Joosten as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers: Richard and Larry Boldt.
A memorial service will take place at 11 am on Saturday, December 13, at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Saturday the 13th from 9 am until the time of service. Inurnment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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Scott Strike
November 28, 2025
Sorry for the loss of Norb.
Known him for quite a while.
Norb was a great man . He had such a great sense of humor .
He will be missed. We both lost contact with one another with me moving to north Georgia.
Norb has touched a lot of people's hearts .
R.I.P. Norb
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Judy (Boldt) Gearl
November 27, 2025
Oh boy cousins... we are now this generation!! Prayers of comfort during the loss. Uncle Kenny is getting him updated on all the things Nubs should have done. LOL remember, Uncle Kenny was always right! Nubs is also with Ted Coon. Ted would tell me secrets of my cousins when growing up. See you on Dec. 13th
Beverly Boldt Quella
November 26, 2025
Sorry to here about Nubs. Since mom and dad left l don't hear much about the family much. I'll see most of you in December. I'll try to remember who is so when l get there.
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