Clifford Boldt
August 11, 1924 ~ December 10, 2014
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Clifford B. Boldt, 90, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Miller, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the V.A. Medical Center in Sioux Falls.
Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Pastor Mark Johnsen officiating. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller with military honors.
Clifford was born August 11, 1924 in Miller, South Dakota to August Martin and Margaret Elizabeth (Brown) Boldt. He attended school through the 8th grade in Miller. He then went to work for area carpenters. On February 13, 1942, he married Evelyn Phinney in Pierre, South Dakota. To this union, two daughters were born: Patricia and Sharon.
In 1944, he enlisted into the United States Army at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. He served in Rhineland and Central Europe. On March 2, 1946, he was honorably discharge with the Good Conduct Medal and European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal. Upon returning to Miller, he continued working for carpenters; later starting his own carpentry business and was the general contractor for many building projects around Miller. Later in life, he opened and operated CB Lumber in Miller.
Some of his hobbies included bowling, fishing, hunting, playing pool, and being involved with his family. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion. When he was 85 years old, he was able to take a European trip with his great grandson, Madison Landeen. They were able to see many of the landmarks from the WWII era. Two months after returning from his Europe and Germany trip, he took the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. to see the veteran memorials. Those two trips were two of his most treasured adventures.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his two daughters: Sharon E. Hollis and Patricia L. Schaaf, both of Sioux Falls; six grandchildren: Maverick Merritt, Darcy Merritt, Law Merritt, Kelly Mendel, Ashley Botha, and Leah Schaaf; and one half sister, Ruby McCool of Huron.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn in 2005; son-in-law, Robert Hollis; and 11 brothers and sisters.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Cliff’s arrangements.
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Sharon. Patty and families.
So sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
We have many Great memories of Cliff here at the lumberyard. He will be missed.
Cliff was the best ever carpenter/general contractor Miller ever had. Both my dad and I worked with him on many jobs. He was a very kind person and so willing to help people out. He will be missed by many.
So sorry for your Loss Sharon and Patty. He will be greatly missed.
Sorry to hear about Cliff.
God rest his soul.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Dick and Kathy Splichal
My Greatest Sympathy goes out to the family of Cliff Boldt.
Dear Madison, Kelly and family of Clifford Boldt,
Heard earlier this week of your loss. Just wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know how much you will miss him. God will be there to comfort you all as you mourn a father, grandfather and great=grandfather. He touched all of your lives and meant so much to each of you. God be with you, Kristy and Zach Morris
I am sorry to hear of your loss. The death of a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences a human can face. At times, the loss can seem unbearable. The Bible promises; "God is near to the brokenhearted." It also says: "Throw your burden on God and he will sustain you." (Psalms 34;18 and 55:22) I hope this message will help you cope with the loss of your loved one.