Deryl Dean Bolander
February 22, 1949 ~ August 7, 2015
SERVICES: 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Virgil Clotfelter FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Cemetery with military honors by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard VISITATION: 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral Home MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Wreaths Across America or the American Cancer Society for Pancreatic Cancer Research Deryl Dean Bolander, 66, of Dale Ct., passed away at 3:53 p.m.Friday, August 7, 2015, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Care Facility. Deryl was born February 22, 1949 in Columbus, the son of James and Mary Louise Smith Bolander. Deryl was a 1967 graduate of Columbus High School and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1969 to 1971. He was previously employed with Cummins Engine Company, and retired from Cyberdyne in Indianapolis. Deryl volunteered with Wreaths Across America and Love Chapel, and was a member of the National Rifle Assocation (NRA). He loved to hunt, and enjoyed classic Muscle Cars, especially the ones he owned and took to car shows. Survivors include his sons James D. and Charles A. Bolander both of Kendallville; daughter Mary K. Bolander of Kendallville; a sister Phyllis (Bill) Riche of Columbus; and his former spouse Julia Bolander. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Mary Louise Smith Bolander.
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My heart is heavy today with the loss of my very long time friend. Fly with the angels Deryl and be free and happy. Love always, Mary
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My friend Deryl, I can’t believe you’re gone. We shared many laughs together and five Real Estate transactions. Thanks for the helicopter ride last summer, we had so much fun. To Deryl’s children: He spoke of you often and always wanted to buy a house large enough for all of you to be able to live and have fun together in. I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. Phyllis: I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother. So very sad. Deryl: You’re in the arms of the angels, may you always find peace there. You will always be missed!
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel in learning of the passing of Deryl. My dear friend, I cannot believe you are gone and will miss our talks and friendship. To family members my heart is full of sadness for you, Deryl was a good friend that will not be forgotten. May he find peace in his passing. My prayers and thoughts go out to you, I wish you peace and courage to face the loss.