Randy John Bole, 63, of Roseland, Kansas, passed away at 9:57 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the University Of Kansas Medical Center.
He was born on April 20, 1952 at Columbus, Kansas, the son of Tony J. and Ethel Mae (Richard) Bole. He graduated from Southeast High School in 1972. Following graduation, Randy joined the United States Army, serving for 39 years, from 1972 to 2011. He served two tours in Iraq, where he received the Iraq Campaign Medal w/two campaign stars and the Bronze Star Medal. After his career in the military, Randy farmed with his brothers and later worked for Watco Railroad.
On January 4, 1982, he was united in marriage to Joyce Burns at Miami, Oklahoma. Membership was held in the St. Bridget’s Catholic Church at Scammon, KS; Cherokee American Legion Post #35, where was currently serving as the Post Commander; Eagles Club; Enlisted Association of Kansas Army National Guard; and the Cherokee Gun Club. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping and going to Fisherman’s Paradise on Grand Lake.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Bole of the home; a son, Anthony Bole of the home; a daughter, Billie Jo Fenimore of Pittsburg; three brothers, Brad Bole and his wife, Cindy of rural McCune, Chris Bole and his wife, Susan of rural Cherokee, and Craig Bole and his wife, Tami of Columbus; a sister, Linda Khalifeh and her husband Cyrus of Joplin, MO; a grandson, Caleb Fenimore of Cherokee, KS; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday (April 19) at the Cherokee City Cemetery with Fr. Larry Parker officiating. Military Funeral Honors will be provided by the Kansas Army National Guard. A parish rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Monday at the Brenner Mortuary. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home to sign the register book. The family suggests memorials be given to the Cherokee American Legion Post #35. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.
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