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Bill Boltz, 86

William Donald Boltz, 86, passed away on March 1, 2019, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on Feb. 14, 1933, to Clarence and Ilo Boltz. He was the youngest of five children. He joined brothers, Duane and Eugene, and sisters, Eileen and Shirley.

Bill graduated high school from Immaculate Heart of Mary (I.H.M.) in Coeur d’Alene, and went on to study electronics. He enlisted with the United States Air Force and served from 1953 to 1957 and fought in the Korean War.

Bill was a longtime member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. His favorite pastime was walking. He could be seen walking daily throughout the downtown area.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ilo Boltz; brothers, Duane and Eugene; sisters and brother-in-laws, Eileen and Red Robertson and Shirley and Richard Jost. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the loving care our Uncle Bill received at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene.

There will be a Funeral Mass in Bill’s honor at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 919 E. Indiana Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814, with a graveside service to follow at St. Thomas Cemetery, South 23rd Street, Coeur d’Alene.

Please visit Bill’s online memorial at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.