Michael M. Bolan, 67, Glenwood

Michael M. Bolan, 67, Glenwood

June 23, 1942 – June 10, 2010

    On June 10, 2010, after a rather long and courageous battle with cancer, Michael Matthew “Mike” Bolan entered into eternal rest at the hospice house in Glenwood, having attained the age of 67 years. Funeral services were held Monday, June 14, 2010, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Glenwood, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Omaha, Neb.

    Mike was born June 23, 1942, in Omaha, to Mae Catherine Radford and Duke Bolan. He attended elementary and secondary school in Omaha, graduating from South High. During the Viet Nam War, he served in the Navy from 1958 to 1962.

    On Aug. 8, 1964, he was united in marriage to Geraldene Kay Hansen at St. Patrick’s Church in Omaha. To this union a son, Shannon and a daughter, Lisa, were born. After moving to Glenwood, Mike became superintendent of a waste water treatment plant for the city of Omaha. Following his retirement from that position, he and Gerry moved to Park Rapids, Minn., where he owned and operated a restaurant and lounge. After approximately 10 years Mike and Gerry returned to Glenwood and continued to enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, sporting events, and especially Husker football! Most of all he loved being with his family, being a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

    Mike was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the American Legion and a former member of the Eagles Club.

    Preceding him in death were two stillborn sons; his brother and wife, Patrick and Janet Bolan; and brother-in-law, Gerald Hansen. Survivors include his wife, Gerry; son Shannon and wife, Susan of Grand Island, Neb.; daughter, Lisa Bolan of Glenwood; grandsons; Kyle Geurtz of Glenwood; and Michael and Matthew Bolan of Grand Island, Neb.; brother Duke and wife, Wilma Jean Bolan of La Vista, Neb.; brother-in-law, Richard Hansen of Omaha; sister-in-law, Janet Hansen of Denison; other relatives and a host of friends.

    Memorials are suggested to Hospice with Heart in Glenwood or the American Cancer Society. Peterson Mortuary of Glenwood was in charge of arrangements.