Herman Boilinger

Herman Howard Bolinger, 76, of St. Joseph, passed into the Hands of Christ, surrounded by his loved ones, Sunday, June 8, 2003, at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 11:00AM, at the Lakeshore Christian Church, 5665 Washington Ave., St. Joseph, Rev. Jeff Oliver officiating. Burial following at Hickory Bluff Cemetery. Visiting hours are on Tuesday, June 10, from 3:00-5:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM, at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeshore Christian Church Building Fund. Friends wishing to leave a message of condolence or sign the family guest book, may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com Mr. Bolinger was born March 16, 1927, in Otho, Ohio, to William Franklin and Emma Francis (Kasler) Bolinger. He was a graduate of Beverly High School, Beverly, OH. He attended Marietta College in Marietta, OH, and graduated from Bethany College in Bethany, WV, with degrees in Religion & Philosophy. He also attended Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. He was a Christian Church-Disciples of Christ Minister in Proctor, WV, Taylorstown, PA, New Palestine, IN, Shadyside, OH, Wheeling Island, WV, Glen Easton, WV, and numerous interim ministries. He was a current member of the Disciples of Christ Church, St. Joseph and attended Lakeshore Christian Church. Mr. Bolinger was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during WWII, and a member of the Stevensville American Legion. He retired from American Electric Power Company, Cook Nuclear Plant. Mr. Bolinger enjoyed studying, reading the Bible and Christian volunteering, as well as working in his yard. Survivors include his wife Sarah Jane (Stollar), whom he married on December 23, 1950, in Beverly, OH; three sons, Herman Mark (Margaret) Bolinger of Martins Ferry, OH, Martin (Donna) Bolinger of Kentwood, MI, and Victor (Jerri) Bolinger of St. Joseph; a daughter, Terry Adler of Peachtree City, GA; grandchildren, Kristin Bolinger, Heather Bolinger, Shane Bolinger, Garrett Bolinger, Justin Bolinger, Rebecca Bolinger, Jesse (Jess) Holston, Dana Bolinger, Todd James, Karla James, Benjamin (Tiffany) Adler and Michael Adler; great grandchildren, Collette Holston and Maxwell Holston; brother, John Bolinger of FL; sister, Jean Woodburn of OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Lucille Ward, Louise Ward and Marianna Farnsworth.