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Richard Bolt
Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Green Rock Free Will Baptist Church, 918 2nd St., Colona. Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Orion, is assisting the family. Richard was born on Nov. 13, 1939, in Whiteside County, the son of Henry and Augusta Brandt Bolt. He married Olivia Fern Thornburg on Aug. 27, 1958, in Lyndon. Richard began his career as an assembler with Bear Manufacturing, last working as an inspector. He retired in 2000, after 16 years with ARC as a truck driver. He enjoyed being with his family, friends and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Olivia Bolt; sons, Tim Bolt (Stacey), Swedona, Michael Bolt, Milan; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother; sister and grandson. Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting his obituary online at www.esterdahl.com. 
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Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below.
1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign.
1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.
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