Robert D. Boltz

Robert Dale Boltz, 91, of Rittman, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 following a brief illness at Akron General Medical Center.
Bob was born on February 24, 1932, to the late Delbert and Tresa (Cutshall) Boltz and lived most of his life in the Creston and Rittman areas.
On December 7th of 1961 he married Marjorie Zollinger and together they raised their four children just outside of Creston.
Bob worked as a mason most of his life. He first worked for Gasser Masonry and eventually became self-employed.
Bob was baptized in the Apostolic Church in 1954 and was a lifelong member of the church.
He had many hobbies including gardening, cooking and winemaking. Bob felt it was important for people to know about his childhood and wrote a book detailing his early life to share with others. He was a very kind and generous man and loved to share the "fruits of his labors" with others.
Surviving are his children, Rex (Krista) Boltz, Regina (Keith) Winkler, Rose (William) Daniels and Renee (Mearl) Kline; grandchildren, Abigail (Aaron) Schar, Aliza (Ken) Wachtel, Emma Boltz, Radley Stahl, Riane (Cord) McCallister, Riley (Rui) Stahl, Reese (Kyle) Angle and Rhett Phillips; great-grandchildren, Zane Schar, Ren Angle and Johnny Wachtel; a sister Mary Thomas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie; sister, Betty Spafford; and brothers, Edward and Lewis Troutman.
Services will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Rittman Apostolic Christian Church, 10699 Steiner Road, Rittman with Ministers of the Church officiating. The burial will follow at the Apostolic Church Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman and from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16 at the church.
In lieu of flowers and memorial keepsakes, donations may be made to Gateway Woods P.O. Box 151, Leo, IN 46765. Bob had spent a portion of his childhood in a children's home and the family would like to support this institution that provides hope and healing to children and families.