John Anthony Bollinger
July 28, 1928 ~ October 25, 2020
John Anthony Bollinger, 92, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
He was born July 28, 1928, in McGirk, Missouri, the son of the late Orla M. and Dolan C. (Baker) Bollinger.
He was a 1946 graduate of Tipton High School.
John joined the United States Army on November 10, 1950. He served in Korea from May of 1951 to March of 1952. He was honorably discharged on August 12, 1952.
He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Kraus on May 17, 1952, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City. John and Mary celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in May.
John worked for Crown Drug Store, Lincoln-Mercury Car Dealership, and the Missouri State Highway Department. He retired on March 31, 1993.
John was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where he served as a hospitality minister, parish council member, and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a former Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader for Pack 6 and Troop 6 at Immaculate Conception School. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 5 and a lifetime member of the Missouri State Highway Employees Association. Furthermore, John volunteered for the Missouri River Hospice, Option Care at Immaculate Conception, and the Samaritan Center.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Bollinger, Jefferson City; three children, Dennis (Denise) Bollinger, Franklin, TN; Janet Bollinger, O’Fallon, MO; Carol (Daniel) Schmer, Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, Michael (Bevin) Schmer, Jason (Ann) Bollinger, Julie Bollinger; two great-grandchildren, Jillian Schmer, Brooks Bollinger; and two siblings, Maxine Martin, Clarksburg, MO; and Kenneth (Joyce) Bollinger, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two siblings, Raymond (Carlene) Bollinger, Louise (James) Irey, and one brother-in-law, Frederic Martin.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald Antweiler officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Endowment Fund, Jefferson City Samaritan Center or Missouri Right to Life.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born July 28, 1928, in McGirk, Missouri, the son of the late Orla M. and Dolan C. (Baker) Bollinger.
He was a 1946 graduate of Tipton High School.
John joined the United States Army on November 10, 1950. He served in Korea from May of 1951 to March of 1952. He was honorably discharged on August 12, 1952.
He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Kraus on May 17, 1952, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City. John and Mary celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in May.
John worked for Crown Drug Store, Lincoln-Mercury Car Dealership, and the Missouri State Highway Department. He retired on March 31, 1993.
John was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where he served as a hospitality minister, parish council member, and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a former Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader for Pack 6 and Troop 6 at Immaculate Conception School. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 5 and a lifetime member of the Missouri State Highway Employees Association. Furthermore, John volunteered for the Missouri River Hospice, Option Care at Immaculate Conception, and the Samaritan Center.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Bollinger, Jefferson City; three children, Dennis (Denise) Bollinger, Franklin, TN; Janet Bollinger, O’Fallon, MO; Carol (Daniel) Schmer, Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, Michael (Bevin) Schmer, Jason (Ann) Bollinger, Julie Bollinger; two great-grandchildren, Jillian Schmer, Brooks Bollinger; and two siblings, Maxine Martin, Clarksburg, MO; and Kenneth (Joyce) Bollinger, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two siblings, Raymond (Carlene) Bollinger, Louise (James) Irey, and one brother-in-law, Frederic Martin.
Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald Antweiler officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Endowment Fund, Jefferson City Samaritan Center or Missouri Right to Life.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, With all our love!!!
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Thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary, and your family. I enjoyed visiting with John and your family at Oak Tree Villa.
With love and hugs,
Mary & family, Brother Ken: My sincere condolences. I am saddened by your loss. John was a wonderful man who always wore a smile and was friendly. Know I will be holding each of you ever so close, in thought an in prayer during this most difficult time. God loves you and so do I! Barbara L. (Fitzsimmons) Robinson
Thinking of you Aunt Babe and. Family such a sweet uncle I enjoyed the lunch one day watching the big white Bunny outside the window , we decided he got fed better than the residents had a good laugh , He will be missed love ❤️ Becky and family
Dennis, Denise, Julie, and Jason you are in our thoughts and prayers for peace as you put John to rest. Knowing the good man you are Dennis and the way you demonstrate love for your family, you are a testament to the goodness of your dad and his positive influence in the person that you are. We wish your entire family the peace that comes with knowing that your dad lived an honorable life and that his legacy of goodness carries on in all of you. All our love, John, Fran, Michael, and Justin Litterio
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Mrs. Bollinger, Dennis, Janet and Carol and all of the extended Bollinger Family – We are so sorry for the loss of John. He was always such a happy person to talk to. Please be comforted by the memories of his long life. John and Connie Wegman
Denny and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Cheryl and a Jim Thruston
Mrs. Bolllinger, Denny, Janet, Carol: Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your husband/dad. i have fond memories of visiting with him church at IC. I will keep him and you in my prayers. Teresa Scheppers Tolksdorf
Rest in peace MR. JOHN. My prayers are with Mrs. Mary and the family. Denise Stallworth
All my love, miss you Dad.
Dear Bollinger family, I have fond memories of our times growing up together and our families enjoying fun times together. Blessings to you!