Mr. John C. Boler, 85, of Rochester, died of pneumonia Monday, March 9, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital.

John was born on April 11, 1929 in Rochester to John M. and Gertrude (Spencer) Boler. He grew up on the family farm in Marion Township. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953. On June 20, 1959, John married Elizabeth M. LaPlante at St. John the Evangelist Church in Rochester. He was a journeyman electrician for over forty years in Rochester.

John is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and their five children; John S. (Susan) of Portland, ME, Ann M. (Chuck) Anderson of Farmington, MN, Sarah L. Boler of Bradenton, FL, Elizabeth M. (Mark) Klinkner of Rosemount, MN, and Catherine L. Boler of Rochester, MN; ten grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. He is also survived by four siblings; Joseph Boler of St. Paul, MN, Sr. Margaret Boler of Rochester, MN, James (Patricia) Boler of Bethesda, MD, Francis (Andrew) Boler of Kansas City, MO, and brother-in-law Robert Flicek of Gary, SD. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Flicek and his brother, Paul Boler.

In high school, John enjoyed sports and excelled at boxing. As an adult, he was a long time member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.). He was also a proud member of the American Legion, the 40 & 8, the Eagles Club, the VFW, and the Korean War Veterans Club. During his retirement years, John enjoyed golf, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

John was loved dearly and will be missed!

The Funeral Mass for John C. Boler will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 14, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Mark McNea officiating. There will be a visitation from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, March 13, 2015 at the River Park Chapel at the Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday. John will be buried at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church or Lourdes High School.

On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com