Esther Marian Bolte

Esther Marian Bolte, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 25th, in Salina, Kansas. She was born in Bison, Kansas on March 11, 1926, daughter of the late Bertha (Steinert) Schwartzkopf and John Schwartzkopf. Esther and Herbert Bolte united in marriage on October 14, 1956 in Bison, Kansas. She worked as a secretary for civil service during World War II and as a bookkeeper for grain companies. Then later in life she continued her work as a homemaker. She was a life member of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. Esther was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Salina, Kansas. Esther is survived by one son, John Herbert Bolte husband of Janice, of Joplin, Missouri, grandson Ethan Bolte, of Joplin, Missouri, and sister-in-law, Betty Schwartzkopf, of Bison, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her husband Herbert Bolte, parents, sister, brother and two half-brothers. Funeral Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3rd, 2017 with Rev. Dennis Kootz officiating. Visitation will be held before the service at 9:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Lincoln, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice at 900 E. 1st McPherson, KS, 67460, St. Paul's Cemetery, 2284 East Fox Drive, Lincoln, KS, 67455 or, Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 South 9th, Salina, KS, 67401.