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John Calvin Bollinger

August 18, 1934 — January 21, 2018

John Calvin Bollinger of North Manchester, IN departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on January 21, 2018.  John was born August 18, 1934 in Topeka, IN to Russell and Martha Bollinger.  He was the 5th of 9 children.  He married Carolyn Joyce Stealy on Sept 7, 1963.   He was the custodian at Manchester Junior High School for 25 years, retiring in 1998.

John deeply loved his wife and family.  His passions in life included fishing, mushroom hunting, woodcarving, running, tennis, playing bid euchre, and science fiction.  He was a devoted member of the Eel River Church of the Brethren, where he taught Sunday school and played the piano on occasion.

John was preceded in death by his brother Rex Bollinger (Virgie), and sisters Retha Bechtelheimer (John) and Janet Crumley.  He is survived by his wife Carolyn, sons Scott (Miriam) of Brookfield, WI; Dan (Carla) of Libertyville, IL; and Ben of Columbia City, IN; his grandchildren (Madeline, Alli, Erika, Sofia, and Dante); and siblings Lynn Bollinger (Grace), Wade Bollinger, Anita Cline, Karen Hand (Jerry), and Christine Beery (Stan).

Family and friends may call Friday, January 26, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, 2507 East State Road 14, Silver Lake, Indiana with calling beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Ulrey Cemetery, 2507 East State Road 14, Silver Lake, Indiana. Pastor Janice Kulp-Long and Pastor Doug Reichenbach will officiate.

Preferred memorials may be sent to  The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, or Timbercrest Charitable Assistance.  Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mckeemortuary.com . LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Donations:

Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund
P.O. Box 501, North Manchester IN 46962

The Michael J. Fox Foundation
P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown MD 21741

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Visitation

Saturday, January 27, 2018

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Eel River Community Church of the Brethren

2507 East State Road 14, Silver Lake, IN 46982

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Funeral Service

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Eel River Community Church of the Brethren

2507 East State Road 14, Silver Lake, IN 46982

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