John A. Boelter
Wednesday, January 19, 1944
Date of Death:
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Age:
68 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday August 20, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2012
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Christ United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Tuesday August 21, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Christ United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Greenwood Cemetery - Preston [ view map ]
Wednesday, January 19, 1944
Date of Death:
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Age:
68 years old
Wednesday, January 19, 1944
Date of Death:
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Age:
68 years old
John A. Boelter
The funeral for John A. Boelter will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester, officiated by Rev. Michael Wuehler. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Preston. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 20th at the River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Mr. Boelter, age 68, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. He was born John Albert Boelter January 19, 1944 in Faribault and grew up in Preston where he graduated from high school. He married Judy Struthers Lehman and the couple were later divorced. He served in the Army in mid-Sixties. John worked for the Mayo Clinic for thirty-two years and retired thirteen years ago.
He enjoyed attending area county fairs along with the Minnesota State Fair.
He also enjoyed live theater, gospel music and baseball, including both the Rochester Honkers and Minnesota Twins.
John is survived by two daughters and a son: Kelly (Troy) Hager of St. Francis, Kristine Boelter of Rochester and Michael Boelter of St.Peter. Also surviving is his companion, Delores Johnson and her children Todd (Brenda) Johnson of Chatfield, Terry (Barb) Johnson of Kasson and Tracy Liedl of Rochester.
He was known as “Grandpa John” to Delores’ children and also to his four grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of John A. Boelter has received the following condolences.
My deepest sympathies to the entire family at this most difficult time---
I fondly remember our visits together in past years, John was surely a neat guy with numerous subjects to be discussed.
Mert Urness
Green Valley, AZ
So many places, so many events, I knew John and Delores would be there, I would look for them. I was always excited and happy to see them both, John was such a sweetheart. I was a bit concerned at the last two Honkers baseball games, they were not in their usual seats. It was a shock to learn of John's passing. I happened to be at an end of the season celebration at the Honkers when I was informed of the sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Honoring the memory of a very special person. Treasured memories live on forever. Delores, with sympathy and with my love. Peggy Mannino
It is so sad to hear of John's passing. He will be dearly missed. My husband and I will miss our yearly visit when he and Delores came to Des Moines, IA for the Gospel Quartet. My heart goes out to Delores and family.
Love and prayers
Betty
Very sorry to hear of his loss. My best wishes to Todd and his family.
John was a classmate and was missed at our recent 50th Preston class reunion. His mother was a good friend of my mother Arvilla DeVries and I remember many wonderful times in Preston with John growing up and also through the years hearing on occasion news of his siblings. My regrets that we couldn't have gotten together before this untimely death. My best regards to his surviving family. Your friend, Jon DeVries
To the Boelter Family and Friends: Please accept our most heartfelt and deepest sympathy during this most difficult time. John will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Diana and Mark Friemann, 2021 44th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901
D.J.,
My deepest and most sincere condolences for your loss. May God be at your side to comfort and guide you through this most painful and trying time and to help lift your grief. John was such a wonderful, friendly person and will be missed by so many. I'm here for you if you need anything or if there's anything I can do to help, I would welcome the opportunity. My prayers include you and yours.
Love, Georgia
We both enjoyed working with john (a.k.a.) the baron! I have a lot of fond memories of john and will cherish them always as I sincerely pray that you all will too.very sorry for your loss.Mike