JEWELL – Lannis P. Bolte, age 90, entered into rest Saturday, January 11, 2024, at the Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems. He was born on January 8, 1935 to Henry and Anna (Wasia) Bolte. Lannis married Bonnie Cook on February 18, 1958 in Esbon, Kansas. To this union, four sons and four daughters were born. Norma, Laura, Phillip, Michael, Jane, Jim, Judy, and Francis.
Lannis grew up on a farm with his family. He was known by most as “Red”. He worked many different jobs in his lifetime. The most enjoyable one was his retirement hobby of antiquing and junking. Throughout the years, he met new people and developed many life-long friendships.
Lannis is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bolte; children Norma (Tom) Schwerman, Laura (Ron) Weber, Phillip Bolte, Michael (Becky) Bolte, Jane Jackson, Jim (Elisha) Bolte, Judy (Gerald) Sekavec, and Francis Bolte; grandchildren Rachel Fath, Ryan Schwerman, Lisa Colson, and
Logan Schwerman, Gayle Donaldson, Lucas and Linsey Bolte, Jennifer Shelton, Kris Allen, and Marcus Bolte, Aaryn Jackson, Diedrick and Brandt Bolte, Jocelyn Ishler and Raelyn Bolte; and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, all siblings, and daughter-in-law Julie Bolte.
Funeral services were held at Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit, Kansas at 1pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025.. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Randall Community Center or the Jewell Community Center. Roberts Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.robertsfamilyfs.com
