Kenneth Bolson Jr.

Kenneth “Jr." Bolson was born on September 29, 1951, the son of Kenneth Mahlon and Grace Arlene (Vine) Bolson in Decorah, Iowa.  Jr passed away, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home, with his daughters, in Cresco, Iowa after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the second born of 8 children. He was Baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1969. Following graduation, he worked for Decorah Parks and Recreation and also for the family painting business, SB Bolson & Sons for many years.   He was blessed with four daughters. His family will receive friends at the Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2019.  A private service will be held on Saturday. Jr. was known for being a great fisherman and enjoyed participating in many fishing tournaments over the years. He also showed roller pigeons, played in pool leagues, and raced cars in his younger years. He was a lifelong fan of the Minnesota Vikings and had attended many of their games. In his later years, Jr really enjoyed metal detecting and spending time with his buddies. He was also a long-time active member of the Cresco Wildlife Club. But above all his greatest pride and joy in life was his daughters and grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters, Rachel (Joe) Allen of California, Nicole (Daniel) Baarts of California, Bethany (Dylan) Schrage of Vinton, Iowa and Janel (Kyle) Ollendieck of Cresco, Iowa; his grandchildren, Justin and Benjamin Allen, Hollen Baarts, Nolan and Beckett Schrage, and Shade Ollendieck; sisters, Linda Steffes of Zumbrota, Julie (Terry) Scheidel of Decorah, Pam Huffman of Decorah, and Jane (Terry) Elsbernd of Decorah; brothers, Wayne (Sue) Bolson of Cresco and Scott (Jill) Bolson of Decorah as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Grace; a sister, Veronica Bolson; and a brother-in-law, Milton Huffman.