Archie Michael Bolan, 59, Rapid City, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at home, with his family at his side.
His life was cut short after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer.
Archie was born in Hot Springs, SD, on March 3, 1951, to Archie J. and Edith J. Bolan. He grew up in Aberdeen, SD, where he enjoyed playing ice hockey.
In 1966, as a teenager, he moved to California where he finished high school and participated in wrestling. Shortly after, he went on to attend Cerritos Junior College. Archie then joined the United States Marine Corp in January of 1969 and received an honorable discharge.
He married his true love Debbie A. Ball on June 26, 1976. To that union they had a daughter, Melissa, who Archie lovingly called "Miss". From a previous marriage, he had three children; Marcia, Steven, and Michelle.
Archie had many interests which included hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and woodworking. Roller skating was a very big part of his younger days and Nancy Roth, from Dakota Skateland, put it in perspective,
He was "Hell on Wheels".
Archie retired October 2009 after working in the automotive industry for over 35 years. During the course of his career, he held many positions in the industry including service station owner and operator, mechanic, and service advisor.
Archie enjoyed the last five years of his career as a service advisor at Rapid Chevrolet.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie, Rapid City; daughters, Melissa (Vance) Johnson, CA, Marcia (Jason) Franklin, OR, Michelle (Davey) Campbell, VA; and son, Steven Bolan, CA; grandchildren; Paxton Johnson, Kaitlyn Franklin, Alexia & Jadyn Bolan, and Brittany & Brittan Campbell; sisters, Georgia Walker, Rapid City and Jackie (Bernie) Hubert, Aberdeen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Bill Walker; and mother-in-law, Lois Ball.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, 629 Kansas City Street in Rapid City and will continue one hour before services on Monday at the church.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 am on Monday, May 10, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City with Pastor Sharla McCaskell officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery at 3:00 pm near Sturgis, SD with the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard providing military honors.
A memorial has been established. Cards may be sent to Kirk Funeral Home at 1051 East Minnesota Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
His life was cut short after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer.
Archie was born in Hot Springs, SD, on March 3, 1951, to Archie J. and Edith J. Bolan. He grew up in Aberdeen, SD, where he enjoyed playing ice hockey.
In 1966, as a teenager, he moved to California where he finished high school and participated in wrestling. Shortly after, he went on to attend Cerritos Junior College. Archie then joined the United States Marine Corp in January of 1969 and received an honorable discharge.
He married his true love Debbie A. Ball on June 26, 1976. To that union they had a daughter, Melissa, who Archie lovingly called "Miss". From a previous marriage, he had three children; Marcia, Steven, and Michelle.
Archie had many interests which included hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and woodworking. Roller skating was a very big part of his younger days and Nancy Roth, from Dakota Skateland, put it in perspective,
He was "Hell on Wheels".
Archie retired October 2009 after working in the automotive industry for over 35 years. During the course of his career, he held many positions in the industry including service station owner and operator, mechanic, and service advisor.
Archie enjoyed the last five years of his career as a service advisor at Rapid Chevrolet.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie, Rapid City; daughters, Melissa (Vance) Johnson, CA, Marcia (Jason) Franklin, OR, Michelle (Davey) Campbell, VA; and son, Steven Bolan, CA; grandchildren; Paxton Johnson, Kaitlyn Franklin, Alexia & Jadyn Bolan, and Brittany & Brittan Campbell; sisters, Georgia Walker, Rapid City and Jackie (Bernie) Hubert, Aberdeen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Bill Walker; and mother-in-law, Lois Ball.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, 629 Kansas City Street in Rapid City and will continue one hour before services on Monday at the church.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 am on Monday, May 10, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City with Pastor Sharla McCaskell officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery at 3:00 pm near Sturgis, SD with the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard providing military honors.
A memorial has been established. Cards may be sent to Kirk Funeral Home at 1051 East Minnesota Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
Archie Michael Bolan, 59, Rapid City, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at home, with his family at his side.
His life was cut short after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer.
Archie was born in Hot Springs, SD, on March 3, 1951, to Archie J. and Edith J. Bolan. He grew up in Aberdeen, SD, where he enjoyed playing ice hockey.
In 1966, as a teenager, he moved to California where he finished high school and participated in wrestling. Shortly after, he went on to attend Cerritos Junior College. Archie then joined the United States Marine Corp in January of 1969 and received an honorable discharge.
He married his true love Debbie A. Ball on June 26, 1976. To that union they had a daughter, Melissa, who Archie lovingly called "Miss". From a previous marriage, he had three children; Marcia, Steven, and Michelle.
Archie had many interests which included hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and woodworking. Roller skating was a very big part of his younger days and Nancy Roth, from Dakota Skateland, put it in perspective,
He was "Hell on Wheels".
Archie retired October 2009 after working in the automotive industry for over 35 years. During the course of his career, he held many positions in the industry including service station owner and operator, mechanic, and service advisor.
Archie enjoyed the last five years of his career as a service advisor at Rapid Chevrolet.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie, Rapid City; daughters, Melissa (Vance) Johnson, CA, Marcia (Jason) Franklin, OR, Michelle (Davey) Campbell, VA; and son, Steven Bolan, CA; grandchildren; Paxton Johnson, Kaitlyn Franklin, Alexia & Jadyn Bolan, and Brittany & Brittan Campbell; sisters, Georgia Walker, Rapid City and Jackie (Bernie) Hubert, Aberdeen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Bill Walker; and mother-in-law, Lois Ball.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, 629 Kansas City Street in Rapid City and will continue one hour before services on Monday at the church.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 am on Monday, May 10, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City with Pastor Sharla McCaskell officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery at 3:00 pm near Sturgis, SD with the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard providing military honors.
A memorial has been established. Cards may be sent to Kirk Funeral Home at 1051 East Minnesota Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
His life was cut short after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer.
Archie was born in Hot Springs, SD, on March 3, 1951, to Archie J. and Edith J. Bolan. He grew up in Aberdeen, SD, where he enjoyed playing ice hockey.
In 1966, as a teenager, he moved to California where he finished high school and participated in wrestling. Shortly after, he went on to attend Cerritos Junior College. Archie then joined the United States Marine Corp in January of 1969 and received an honorable discharge.
He married his true love Debbie A. Ball on June 26, 1976. To that union they had a daughter, Melissa, who Archie lovingly called "Miss". From a previous marriage, he had three children; Marcia, Steven, and Michelle.
Archie had many interests which included hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and woodworking. Roller skating was a very big part of his younger days and Nancy Roth, from Dakota Skateland, put it in perspective,
He was "Hell on Wheels".
Archie retired October 2009 after working in the automotive industry for over 35 years. During the course of his career, he held many positions in the industry including service station owner and operator, mechanic, and service advisor.
Archie enjoyed the last five years of his career as a service advisor at Rapid Chevrolet.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie, Rapid City; daughters, Melissa (Vance) Johnson, CA, Marcia (Jason) Franklin, OR, Michelle (Davey) Campbell, VA; and son, Steven Bolan, CA; grandchildren; Paxton Johnson, Kaitlyn Franklin, Alexia & Jadyn Bolan, and Brittany & Brittan Campbell; sisters, Georgia Walker, Rapid City and Jackie (Bernie) Hubert, Aberdeen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Bill Walker; and mother-in-law, Lois Ball.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, 629 Kansas City Street in Rapid City and will continue one hour before services on Monday at the church.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 am on Monday, May 10, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City with Pastor Sharla McCaskell officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery at 3:00 pm near Sturgis, SD with the Sturgis Veteran's Honor Guard providing military honors.
A memorial has been established. Cards may be sent to Kirk Funeral Home at 1051 East Minnesota Street, Rapid City, SD 57701.
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