Kenneth ‘Jr.’ Bolson, 67
Mon, 04/01/2019 - 5:39pm
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Sept. 29, 1951 —
March 26, 2019
CRESCO - Kenneth “Jr.” Bolson, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home in Cresco, Iowa, with his daughters nearby, after a courageous battle with cancer.
His family received friends at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah, Iowa on Friday, March 29, 2019. A private service was held on Saturday.
Jr., born on Sept. 29, 1951 in Decorah, was the second of eight children of Kenneth Mahlon and Grace Arlene (Vine) Bolson.
He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1969. Following graduation, he worked for Decorah Parks and Recreation and also for the family painting business, SB Bolson & Sons for many years. He was blessed with four daughters.
Jr. was known for being a great fisherman and enjoyed participating in many fishing tournaments over the years. He also showed roller pigeons, played in pool leagues and raced cars in his younger years. He was a lifelong fan of the Minnesota Vikings and attended many of their games. In his later years, Jr. really enjoyed metal detecting and spending time with his buddies. He was also a long-time active member of the Cresco Wildlife Club. Above all, his greatest pride and joys in life were his daughters and grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughters, Rachel (Joe) Allen of California, Nicole (Daniel) Baarts of California, Bethany (Dylan) Schrage of Vinton, Iowa and Janel (Kyle) Ollendieck of Cresco; his grandchildren, Justin and Benjamin Allen, Hollen Baarts, Nolan and Beckett Schrage and Shade Ollendieck; sisters, Linda Steffes of Zumbrota, Minn., Julie (Terry) Scheidel of Decorah, Pam Huffman of Decorah and Jane (Terry) Elsbernd of Decorah; and brothers, Wayne (Sue) Bolson of Cresco and Scott (Jill) Bolson of Decorah; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Grace; a sister, Veronica Bolson; and a brother-in-law, Milton Huffman.
Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.fjelstul.com.
