Robert E. Bolander
1922 - 2012
Robert E. Bolander, 89, of Findlay died at 2:42 PM Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born on November 5, 1922, to the late Glenn Bert & Clarissa Emily (Pownell) Bolander in Findlay, OH. He married Beatrice C. "Bea" Bowe on September 16, 1944, and she preceded him in death on May 1, 2006. Robert is survived by a daughter, Sandra (Larry) Houck of Jenera; sons, Bob (Bonnie) Bolander of San Marcos, TX and Dan (Paula) Bolander of Jenera; sister, Clara Jane Youngs of Van Buren, OH; brothers: Joe (Carolyn) Bolander of Cincinnati and Paul (Janet) Bolander of Mt. Blanchard; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother Glenn; an infant sister, Wilma; and brother, Elmer (Pat) Bolander. Robert was a 1941 graduate of Columbus Grove High School. He served his county proudly in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service. Robert worked as an electrician/maintenance supervisor for Garwood Ind. for 30 years and retired from O/I in Findlay. He was very proficient in many trades from restoring sports cars, woodworking, building boats (one built in the basement), building electronics, organs, TV's, models, built two homes, and many Christmas gifts. He also loved Bea the best 5151XXX (their secret code). The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at The Heritage for their loving care. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, where visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Pastor Jason Yost will officiate. Private burial will be on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Houcktown Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Hancock County, OH. Memorials may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.
Service Information
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Visitation Details:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Sunday, July 8th 2012 2:00 - 4:00 PM & 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Funeral Service:
Monday, July 9th 2012 - 1:00 PM
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Service Location:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840 -
Final Resting Place:
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Contributions:
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
15100 Birchaven Lane
Findlay, Ohio 45840
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Instructions:
Condolences For Robert E. Bolander
| To : Bob and Bonnie | Date :Sunday, July 8th 2012 |
| From : Chuck and Gloria | |
FriendsWe feel sorry for your loss and ask the God of all comfort to supply your need at this time  |
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| To : Bob SandyDan | Date :Sunday, July 8th 2012 |
| From : Tom Sandi Powell | |
| We will not be able to be at services for your Dad but want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with each one of your family members I always remember your Dad with a smileIn Christ's loveTom and Sandi |
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| To : The Family of Robert E Bolander | Date :Tuesday, July 10th 2012 |
| From : L Anderson | |
please accept my condolances  |
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| To : The Family | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : Shirley Balbaugh Pickering | |
| My condolences to the Bolander family Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayersShirley - friend of Bonnie |
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| To : the family | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : Cheryl McCrate maxine bowman's daughter | |
| I am so sorry to hear about your dadI liked him so muchI will always here him say hi Bonnie I will always remember you coming to see my mother at the funeral home I am so sorry for your loss |
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| To : Dan Bolander and Family | Date :Sunday, July 8th 2012 |
| From : Connie Williams | |
So sorry to hear of your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you  |
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| To : Bolander Family | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : Ed Regina Huston | |
| Sorry for your lossour prayers are with you |
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| To : Dan family | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : Jeff Alice Hailey | |
| Very sorry for your loss We will miss seeing his smiling face at the family functions which he enjoyed at the Heritage |
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| To : The Family | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : Doug Warren | |
| I am very saddened by this news A lot of my childhood memories include your whole family My condolences to the Bolanders Doug Warren |
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