Russell "Paul" Bolerjack's Obituary
Russell “Paul” Bolerjack, Sr, 93, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Paul was born December 9, 1922, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Paul Osmer and Edna (Smith) Bolerjack. He served in Air Force during WWII and Korea. He married Frances Louise Cline on July 26, 1949. He retired from Illinois Power Company in 1987.
Paul is survived by two sons, Steve (Cami) Bolerjack of Jupiter, FL and Russ (Marion) Bolerjack of Decatur; four grandchildren, Ryan (Sarah) Bolerjack, Megan (Jacob) Dellert, Kelsie Bolerjack and Sonya Bolerjack; one great-grandchild, Taylor Bolerjack.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Louise.
In honoring Paul’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Crematory. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Decatur Memorial Hospital Foundation.
The family of Paul Bolerjack is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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