Lannis P. Bolte, age 90, entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems. He was born on Jan. 8, 1935, to Henry and Anna (Wasia) Bolte. Lannis married Bonnie Cook on Feb. 18, 1958, in Esbon, Kansas. To this union, four sons and four daughters were born: Norma, Laura, Phillip, Michael, Jane, Jim, Judy and Francis.
Lannis grew up on a farm with his family. He was known by most as "Red." He worked many different jobs in his lifetime. The most enjoyable one was his retirement hobby of antiquing and junking. Throughout the years, he met new people and developed many life-long friendships.
Lannis is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bolte; children, Norma (Tom) Schwerman, Laura (Ron) Weber, Phillip Bolte, Michael (Becky) Bolte, Jane Jackson, Jim (Elisha) Bolte, Judy (Gerald) Sekavec, and Francis Bolte; grandchildren, Rachel Fath, Ryan Schwerman, Lisa Colson and Logan Schwerman, Gayle Donaldson, Lucas and Linsey Bolte, Jennifer Shelton, Kris Allen and Marcus Bolte, Aaryn Jackson, Diedrick and Brandt Bolte, Jocelyn Ishler and Raelyn Bolte; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, all siblings, and daughter-in-law, Julie Bolte.
His funeral was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Randall Community Center or the Jewell Community Center. Roberts Family Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left at http://www.robertsfamilyfs.com
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