Merle Boldman Obituary

Merle Boldman

Apr 24, 1937 - Dec 11, 2024

Huron

Merle Boldman, 87, of Huron, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, after a long illness.

He was born April 24, 1937, to Beulah and Jesse Boldman. Merle grew up in Wooster and graduated from Wooster High School in 1955, where he was a proud member of the golf team for four years. In 1957, he moved to Huron, which he called home for the rest of his life.

Merle retired from Ford Motor Company after a dedicated 30 year career, then spent 20 years working part-time at Thunderbird Hills Golf Course, indulging his passion for the sport. He was a member of Huron Volunteer Fire Department for 28 years, retiring as Captain. Merle was well-known for his quick wit, generous spirit, and readiness to lend a helping hand. Merle enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Huron.

Merle is survived by his wife of 67.5 years, Suzanne (Dunham) Boldman; and his daughters, Kimberly (Boldman) Painter and her husband Mike, Carrie Boldman, and Amy (Boldman) Champion and her husband Jim. He also was a proud grandfather to six and great-grandfather to eight.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Family and friends may call from 10-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, 410 Main St., Huron 44839. Burial will follow visitation at Scott Cemetery, Huron Avery Rd., Huron.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Huron Fire Rescue Squad Fund, 413 Main St., Huron 44839, or Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 930 Main St., Huron 44839.

Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.