Andrew Hubert Bolander

Andrew H. Bolander, 93, of Kingsford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at ManorCare Nursing Home. He was born on September 19, 1920 in Amberg, WI, son of the late Rueben and Anna (Duca) Bolander. Andrew grew up on a farm in the Amberg area and before the war worked in the Civilian Conservation Camps (CCC). He Joined the United States Army on September 8, 1942 and served during WWII with the 104th "Timberwolf" Infantry Divison. The 104th was involved in operations in France, Belgium, Holland and Central Germany. He was honorably discharged on February 2, 1946 . Andrew married the love of his life, Joyce Olsen on October 12, 1946 in Kingsford. Joyce preceded him in death on April 16, 2009. He worked over 38 years for the Niagara of Wisconsin paper company until his retirement in 1985. Andrew was a member of the Crivitz American Legion. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed bowling and throwing horseshoes. He loved to watch sports on television, especially the Green Bay Packers. Andrew was very active well into his 80's and was a member of the Dickinson County Hospital Walking Club. He had logged over one thousand miles per year for several years. In addition to his wife, Andrew was preceded in death by his daughter, Kay and brother, Clarence He is survived by his children, Tom (Shelby) Bolander of Iron Mountain, Jeanne Bolander of Kingsford, Debra "Duba" (Jeffrey) Bussiere of Iron River, Gail DeClark of Niagara and Karen (Jim) Bolander-Murphy of Minneapolis, MN; brothers,. Bernard Bolander of Arizona and C.M. "Stubby" (Faye) Bolander of Wausaukee, WI; sisters, Clara Policello of Crivitz and Evelyn Raygo of Wisconsin; sisters in law, Irene Cavalieri of Merriman, Lenore Kosovec of Kingsford and Joanne Hebert of Norway; grandchildren, Vicki (Mike) Snyder, Janice Bolander, Chanda Bolander, Andrea (Darrin) Gill, Philip Bussiere, Brad (Brenda) DeClark and Danielle Wagner; great grandchildren, Benjanim, Sarah and Katelyn Snyder, William, Anna and Mayla Bolander, Choral and Emily Gill, Preston and Logan Declark, Trentin and Blake Wagner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Thursday May 8th from 11:00-12:00 noon at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Memorial services will follow at 12:00 noon on Thursday at the funeral home. Father Joseph Gouin will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post #50 will conduct military graveside services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences to the family of Andrew may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements

Andrew Hubert Bolander

September 19, 1920 - May 3, 2014