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Richard Bolker Obituary

Bolker, Richard J. 77, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Ann (nee Murray) Bolker. Loving husband of 50 years of Rosemary R. (nee Galica) Bolker; loving and kind father of Frank Bolker and Laura (Jim) Doran; cherished grandfather of David J. and Julia Rose Doran; dear brother of Tom Bolker, Dan (Juanita) Bolker, the late Francis Bolker and the late Gerry (Fred) Perovich; fond uncle of many. Rich worked as a Printer for the Chicago Sun-Times Newspaper for over 50 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a proud member of the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad. He was an avid fisherman, golfer, and gardener and loved nature. Rich was also a huge Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox fan. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For info. www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2014.
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Miss you Rich on fishing charter trips on Lake Michigan, shooting the breeze over a beer at Pat Haran's and of course the fish fry's.

Jack Block

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March 5, 2023

No more "BOLKERS CHOLKERS". Deepest sympathy to Rose and the kids. He always had a good outlook and did what he liked to do without hurting anyone.

Joe Guidice

March 12, 2014

My deepest sympathy for the Bolkers. Mr. Bolker, I went to college with Laura and Frank Jr. was my room mate. Sir, you raised some fine kids! RIP

Mike Conidi

March 12, 2014

To The Family of Richard Bolker You have my deepest Sympathy He was a very nice co-worker.

Marjorie Factory

March 11, 2014

Goodbye uncle rich rest in peace. your nephew Nick.

nick marsic

March 11, 2014

Family and friends,
I knew our friend " Bolker " from our many visits to Mary's Pat Haran's and the Wabash Tap. Because of his many hobbies and interests, we had nothing in common - except for drinking beer and talking baseball. He could get a little testy when I would flip-flop and
tell him that his Cubs weren't doing so well !!

He was one of the nicest people that I've ever known and me and Paula extend our sincerest condolences to all.

Mookie

March 11, 2014

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