TITLE: Willard Wilfred Bolchoz

SOURCE: The Post and Courier, May 18, 2001

SUBMITTED: The Post and Couirer

FORMATTED: Kim Grissom, May 2001

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Willard Wilfred Bolchoz, 69 of James Island, SC., entered into eternal rest on the evening of 
May 16, 2001 at his home. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Wilfred Bolchoz are 
invited to attend the funeral services of the former in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Saturday, 
May 19, 2001 at 11o'clock. Interment: Bethany Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC.
DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Friday evening between 5 and 7:30 o'clock. Born in Charleston, September 28, 
1931, he was the son of the late Theodore R. Bolchoz and Mamie Heissenbuttle Bolchoz. Mr. 
Bolchoz was a graduate of Bishop England High School, he was the winner of the Horace Heidt 
Talent TV and Radio Show and traveled on the Horace Heidt Traveling U.S.A. TV Show and played 
on the Peoples Choice Show. He attended the Citadel and University of South Carolina on a music 
scholarship. He served in the US Marine Corp in the Korean War and a member of the US Marine 
Band and Special Entertainment Services performing for the troops. He was a life member of the 
Federations of Musicians and the VFW Post No.03142. Mr.Bolchoz was a member of St. Matthews 
Lutheran Church.He is survived by his wife Rose Martens Bolchoz and four children, Brad Bolchoz, 
BrendaClarey, Beth Ann, all of Charleston, SC and Barbara Pettus of Princeton, West Virginia, 
twelve grandchildren: Marten Bolchoz, Ryan Bolchoz, Rosa Clarey, Christin Clarey, Joseph Clarey, 
Joshua Clarey, Chris Costa, Mandy Costa, Caleb Costa,Jamie Costa, Sarah Pettus, and Megan Pettus.
He is also survived by his two sisters, Juanita White and Ronnie Daniels and a half sister, 
Delores Kennerty. Memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Hospice, P.O. Box 50820, Summerville, 
SC 29485 or St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King St, Charleston, SC 29403.  (May 18, 2001)

BOLCHOZ, Willard JAMES ISLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST NO.147: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited 
to attend the Funeral Services of our late MemberWillard Wilfred Bolchoz, Saturday, May 19, 2001 
at Eleveno'clock in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. By Order Of: John J. Rodgers, Commander J.M. 
Clayton, Adjutant (May 19, 2001)

BOLCHOZ, Willard The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Wilfred Bolchoz are invited 
to attend the funeral services of the former in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Saturday, May 19, 
2001 at 11o'clock. Interment: Bethany Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Palmetto Health 
Hospice, P.O. Box 50820, Summerville, SC 29485 or St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King St, 
Charleston, SC 29403. (May 19, 2001 Post and Courier)


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