Joy and family, it was with sadness that I read of Curly’s passing. I first knew Curly when I came to Rochester in 1972 as a special education administrator. He was a truly remarkable educator and an individual. His dedication to young people with special needs was beyond measure. He was so passionate about developing the adaptive physical education program that thrives yet today. I could always count on Curly to stop by my office with the latest Ole & Lena jokes, and others as well!!

Mary and I send our condolences. 
Tom Davie

Dear Carla and family,

I read of Curly’s passing and wanted to thank you all for supporting him, bringing his joy, love, and wonderful spirit to us. 
I won’t be able to attend his funeral, but know I will be there in spirit and gratitude.

Warmlly,

Gus Braga

Mr. Bollesen was my Phy Ed teacher at Sunset Terrace (1968 to 1973).  I moved into a new school in 2nd grade, and he made me feel so welcome.  He continued my whole time at Sunset Terrace to be so friendly and kind.  He was my favorite teacher and I'm sure many others.  After working in schools and seeing other Phy Ed teachers he was the best.  Please give sympathy to the family.  

Jolene Wordelman Ormand

I worked with Curly when I first moved to Rochester. He was so kind and always had something to chat about. He had the best Adaptive PE program. He truly loved the kids he worked with. My sympathy to you all.  Pam Shaft

Evelyn and I send our condolences to the family.

I first knew Curly during my years in the Rochester Public Schools. Wonderful, kind, compassionate, and caring person and teacher.

I also played many rounds of golf with him at Eastwood.

There are few people in this world who could match Curly in terms of character strengths and virtues. Perhaps none.

Norm Rasmussen

Joy and family, 

I'm so sorry for your loss. 

Curly and my dad worked together and painted together.  In 1983, I started working i in the school district in the department of special education.  I had the pleasure and honor of being Curly's secretary for six years!  He would take the stairs to 3rd floor.  He would start yelling, "Sandy, the dandy.  Guess who's coming."  It was so fun being his secretary.  Curly is unforgettable. 

God's Blessings to you all.

Sandy

Our sympathies to all. 

Ann and Steve Felton

Mr. Bollesen was my phy-ed teacher at Edison in the 1950s. He was a great guy full of enthusiasm back then, and also years later when I would occasionally run into him in my adult years.

You have my deepest sympathies at this time of loss.

Scott Litin

Sending my best wishes and sympathies to all of you in Curly's family for the loss of your special husband, dad, and Bedstefar.  Living two doors away from him as we were growing up in Tyler was a rare treat.  Curly, or Basse, as we knew him when we were young, was more than our favorite cousin.  He was like a second dad to my brother, Bob, and me.  Playfully, he always called us Lefty Gomez and Peanuts Lowrey, baseball nicknames he coined for us.  We looked up to him and cherished the time with him when he was home and would play catch with us.  We relished adventure trips like driving all the way to Nebraska with him to go to a baseball game.  And all the while riding anywhere with him, we were fascinated by the magic steering wheel knob on his hot Chevrolet, which he had somehow wired to also beep the horn of his car.  Always full of fun, ever with a smile, I'm sure Curly spread that kind of zest for life to hundreds of other young people.  We just were lucky to be near the head of the line.  Many kind greetings from Erik Hansen

Curly was such a good neighbor! Loved this family!

Eunice and Harvey(deceased) were lucky to have lived in this great neighborhood 

my sympathies to all

Eunice Teyler

Curly was the most wonderful man and neighbor. He always had a wave, a smile, a hearty laugh or kind words to all of us. My 4 girls loved  him. He was always willing to offer a helping hand. My sympathy to the family but hold all your wonderful memories close to your heart. Loved you Curly!