Erle Rolland Boldon, trusting in His Savior Jesus Christ for the gift of eternal life, ended his earthly pilgrimage in the early hours of Sunday November 9, 2014. He was at Dove West Healthcare in Eau Claire.
Erle was born January 1, 1930 in New Auburn to Joe and Amy (Raver) Boldon. He was baptized September 8, 1940 at Goose Lake. He completed his elementary and secondary schooling in New Auburn, Wisconsin.
On December 16, 1950 Erle married Eleanor Lehman and was blessed with three children.
Erle served two years in the U.S. Army. After his discharge he went to work for Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He worked at Farmhouse Foods for 33 ½ years. After his retirement in 1991 he worked as a maintenance man with Roger Lentz on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran College. Erle enjoyed the outdoors. He often told of stories of teaming up with his father who served as a fishing guide in northern Wisconsin. He spent many memorable moments with his family at their cabin on Goose Lake.
Erle and his wife Eleanor were founding members of Messiah Lutheran Church. In fact the new congregation held its first services in the basement of the Boldon home, located in Hallie Township. Erle’s Bible was worn from his frequent reading in it. On May 14, 2010 Eleanor inherited eternal life and ever since Erle longed to be reunited with his beloved wife.
Erle was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor and his grandson Bill Davis, his parents and his brother Richard.
He is survived by son Greg (Kathy) Boldon, Eau Claire; daughters Barbara (Blaine Davis), Chippewa Falls, and Kimberly (Douglas) Suda, Success, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Leah, Lucy, Layne, Chad, Anna, Jacob, and Adam; 13 great-grandchildren, his sister Corrine Donahue, Eau Claire, and his sister-in-law Betty Hoyt, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Erle was born January 1, 1930 in New Auburn to Joe and Amy (Raver) Boldon. He was baptized September 8, 1940 at Goose Lake. He completed his elementary and secondary schooling in New Auburn, Wisconsin.
On December 16, 1950 Erle married Eleanor Lehman and was blessed with three children.
Erle served two years in the U.S. Army. After his discharge he went to work for Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He worked at Farmhouse Foods for 33 ½ years. After his retirement in 1991 he worked as a maintenance man with Roger Lentz on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran College. Erle enjoyed the outdoors. He often told of stories of teaming up with his father who served as a fishing guide in northern Wisconsin. He spent many memorable moments with his family at their cabin on Goose Lake.
Erle and his wife Eleanor were founding members of Messiah Lutheran Church. In fact the new congregation held its first services in the basement of the Boldon home, located in Hallie Township. Erle’s Bible was worn from his frequent reading in it. On May 14, 2010 Eleanor inherited eternal life and ever since Erle longed to be reunited with his beloved wife.
Erle was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor and his grandson Bill Davis, his parents and his brother Richard.
He is survived by son Greg (Kathy) Boldon, Eau Claire; daughters Barbara (Blaine Davis), Chippewa Falls, and Kimberly (Douglas) Suda, Success, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Leah, Lucy, Layne, Chad, Anna, Jacob, and Adam; 13 great-grandchildren, his sister Corrine Donahue, Eau Claire, and his sister-in-law Betty Hoyt, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Erle Rolland Boldon, trusting in His Savior Jesus Christ for the gift of eternal life, ended his earthly pilgrimage in the early hours of Sunday November 9, 2014. He was at Dove West Healthcare in Eau Claire.
Erle was born January 1, 1930 in New Auburn to Joe and Amy (Raver) Boldon. He was baptized September 8, 1940 at Goose Lake. He completed his elementary and secondary schooling in New Auburn, Wisconsin.
On December 16, 1950 Erle married Eleanor Lehman and was blessed with three children.
Erle served two years in the U.S. Army. After his discharge he went to work for Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He worked at Farmhouse Foods for 33 ½ years. After his retirement in 1991 he worked as a maintenance man with Roger Lentz on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran College. Erle enjoyed the outdoors. He often told of stories of teaming up with his father who served as a fishing guide in northern Wisconsin. He spent many memorable moments with his family at their cabin on Goose Lake.
Erle and his wife Eleanor were founding members of Messiah Lutheran Church. In fact the new congregation held its first services in the basement of the Boldon home, located in Hallie Township. Erle’s Bible was worn from his frequent reading in it. On May 14, 2010 Eleanor inherited eternal life and ever since Erle longed to be reunited with his beloved wife.
Erle was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor and his grandson Bill Davis, his parents and his brother Richard.
He is survived by son Greg (Kathy) Boldon, Eau Claire; daughters Barbara (Blaine Davis), Chippewa Falls, and Kimberly (Douglas) Suda, Success, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Leah, Lucy, Layne, Chad, Anna, Jacob, and Adam; 13 great-grandchildren, his sister Corrine Donahue, Eau Claire, and his sister-in-law Betty Hoyt, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Erle was born January 1, 1930 in New Auburn to Joe and Amy (Raver) Boldon. He was baptized September 8, 1940 at Goose Lake. He completed his elementary and secondary schooling in New Auburn, Wisconsin.
On December 16, 1950 Erle married Eleanor Lehman and was blessed with three children.
Erle served two years in the U.S. Army. After his discharge he went to work for Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He worked at Farmhouse Foods for 33 ½ years. After his retirement in 1991 he worked as a maintenance man with Roger Lentz on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran College. Erle enjoyed the outdoors. He often told of stories of teaming up with his father who served as a fishing guide in northern Wisconsin. He spent many memorable moments with his family at their cabin on Goose Lake.
Erle and his wife Eleanor were founding members of Messiah Lutheran Church. In fact the new congregation held its first services in the basement of the Boldon home, located in Hallie Township. Erle’s Bible was worn from his frequent reading in it. On May 14, 2010 Eleanor inherited eternal life and ever since Erle longed to be reunited with his beloved wife.
Erle was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor and his grandson Bill Davis, his parents and his brother Richard.
He is survived by son Greg (Kathy) Boldon, Eau Claire; daughters Barbara (Blaine Davis), Chippewa Falls, and Kimberly (Douglas) Suda, Success, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Leah, Lucy, Layne, Chad, Anna, Jacob, and Adam; 13 great-grandchildren, his sister Corrine Donahue, Eau Claire, and his sister-in-law Betty Hoyt, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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