Ruth E. Bolen, of Antigo, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at Kindred-Eastview under the care of family, assisted by LeRoyer Hospice after a courageous five month battle with brain cancer. She was 80 years old. She was born on January 31, 1933 in the town of Neva, a daughter of the late Henry and Gladys (Hruska) Savina. She married Jack Bolen on May 9, 1953 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1993.
She was a 1951 graduate of Antigo High School. Following graduation she worked for Vassau Insurance for a year until she began working as a secretary for her father at Nash Garage. She then worked at Montgomery Ward for 20 years and in 1979 began working as a secretary for Great Lakes Hardwood Lumber, retiring in 1997.
She loved cooking, baking and spending time with her children, grandchildren and her little Yorkie, Ozzie. She enjoyed embroidery work, gardening and watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.
Survivors include a daughter, Camellia (Ronald) Schroepfer of Antigo; two sons, Michael (Sally) Bolen and Patrick Bolen both of Antigo; a daughter-in-law, Sally Bolen of Neenah; 11 grandchildren, Heather (Adam) Miller, Noelle (Vince) Federman, Seth and Erin Schroepfer, Amy, Nicholas and Nathan Bolen, Travis Wickus, Jacklyn (Brian) Oppelt and Christina (Nathan) Goodwin, Jenny (Bruce) Honzik, 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Audrey (James) Hering of Sheboygan, Kathleen Bera of Little Chute and Paula Smith of Appleton; a brother, Alfred (Jean) Savina of Antigo; and many nieces, nephews and good friends.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Terry Bolen; sister, Rita Marckx, and a sister in infancy.
A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Reverend David Schmidt officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 - 8 p.m. on Monday and 9 - 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
A memorial to the American Brain Tumor Association will be established in memory of Ruth.
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To ;the Bolen Family
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother, my heart is out to all of you.
sorry at the loss of a 1951 class mate..my sympathy to the family...i married pat king, moved from antigo feb. 1958, now reside in ashwaubenon, a green bay suburb
Cami & Ron, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I know how much you & your family will miss her. Our thoughts, prayers & love are with all of you. Nadene & John Stegall
Cami, Ron and family- You are all in our prayers and thoughts at this time. Cherish all the memories that you have in your heart and your mom will never be forgotten.
Grandma, I love you more than words can say...I will cherish every thought and memory I have with you always. Thank you for being my best friend, and for the time we shared the past 33 years. Mom and I will never forget our last road trip with the three of us, what a happy day. I am so happy you are at peace now in heaven. I will miss you tremendously. You will always be my Sunshine!
Dear Cami, Ron and family members,
Please accept our deepest sympathy, we understand the sorrow involved and will pray for your mom and everyone to help you through this difficult time.
Mike & Terry Schroepfer and family
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