John Kenneth Bolfing

John Kenneth Bolfing, age 75, of Elm Mott, passed away late Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2013 at Providence Health Center in Waco. A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at White Rock Cemetery near Ross, with Msgr. Isidore Rozycki officiating. Mr. Bolfing was born September 6, 1937 in Waco, the son of William J. and Sabie Elizabeth (Bounds) Bolfing. He attended school in Lakeview and was a 1956 graduate of Connally High School. John served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On July 4, 1959 he was united in marriage to Audrey Mae Meixner in Bellmead. John was an Assistant Superintendent and electrician for Texas Utility Company for over 30 years before retiring in 1993. He also owned and operated the Sundown Machine and Wielding Shop. John was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours. He enjoyed playing golf and watching the races at the Heart of Texas Speedway. John is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his beloved wife of 53 years, Audrey Bolfing of Elm Mott; a daughter, Jennifer Gauntt and husband Jason of Elm Mott; three sons, John Mark Bolfing and wife Lorrie of Wimberley, Michael Scott Bolfing of Albany, OR and Paul Bolfing of Elm Mott; a brother, William L. "Bill" Bolfing and wife Maudie; a niece and nephew; and many other relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Keith Pleasants, Ronnie McWilliams, Larry Bolfing, Billy Sparks, Steve Brock and Kenny Duron. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Providence ICU.