Lawrence Dean Bole, 79, of Wheeling, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Liza’s Place. He was born on February 6, 1937 in McMechen, WV, the son of the late William and Eliza J. Tery Bole.
Larry was an employee of the CSX Railroad for 41 years. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Elm Grove. Larry and his wife Janet met at the Wheeling Park Ice Rink and were founding members of the Wheeling Figure Skating Club. He served as president, vice president, secretary and test chairman and was elected as a lifetime honorary member because of his distinguished service to the club. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Wheeling Civic Garden Center for several years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John W. Bole and James R. Bole.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janet Wallace Bole; four children, Deborah and her husband Michael Teachout of Rock Hill, SC, Jeffery Bole and his wife Ashley of Lancaster, PA, Susan and her husband Steve Ondrejko of Scenery Hill, PA and Brian Bole and his wife Michelle of Valley Grove, WV.
In addition Larry is survived by 10 grandchildren, Jennifer and Joseph Teachout of Rock Hill, SC, Austin and Natalie Bole of Lancaster, PA, Jacob, Maria and Benjamin Ondrejko of Scenery Hill, PA, Nathan, Kara and Zachary Bole of Valley Grove, WV.
His two surviving brothers are Tary Bole (Darlene) of Ocala, FL and Donald Bole (Jean) of Littleton, CO.
Viewing will be held Friday, October 14th, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm with a vigil service at 6 pm in the Altmeyer Funeral Home Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger St, Elm Grove, WV. Mass will be celebrated at St Vincent de Paul Church, 2244 Marshall Ave, Elm Grove, WV on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 at 11 am with Father Gary Naegele officiating. Interment will follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery.
On line condolences may be made through www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.
The Bole family expresses its appreciation to Dr. Dayra Avila-Lima, oncologist at Wheeling Hospital and the staff at Liza’s Place for their care.
Contributions may be made to Liza’s Place through www.tmcfunding.com (Click Here) in his memory.
Dear Janet and family: I am sorry to hear of your husband and father’s death. I did not know him well but I know the feeling of loss experienced when my parents passed away. I know he left you with beautiful memories for your lifetime. Treasure them. May God bless your family with peace and love.
Larry was a great person and a good friend
Debbie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is never easy no matter what your age. May your memories of your Dad and your life growing up as a family bring you peace and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the weeks and months to come. Much love to you.
Larry will be missed at wheeling civic garden center. I served on the board with Larry for many years. HE was always ready to help. HE was a friend I’ll miss
You have my deepest sympathy. When we lose someone close to us, they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we’ve lost makes them part of us.
Larry was a great friend and Best Man at our wedding, a real good buddy in school, enjoyed working with him on our Class reunions at WHS, we will miss him.
Losing a Dad is such a significant loss in ones life. Even when they are terminal and you know it is for the best, it’s still a tough loss. Thank God for our faith, knowing they are spending eternity in heaven! My heart goes out to each of you – Debbie, Jeff, Susan, and Brian. Mrs. Bole, I cannot imagine the loss of a spouse you’ve spent your married life with for 49 yrs! The first memory that came to my mind is always seeing you all sitting on the side at St Vincent’s for Mass. Having been in school with Jeff, I recall seeing Mr Bole at many different school functions, a quiet, gentle, nice man is how I would describe him. May his memory live on through each of you! May God carry you through the most difficult days of grieving. You have my deepest sympathy.