Frederick J.A. Bole Sr., age 88, of McHenry, died Monday, September 8, 2008 at Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry.
     He was born February 6, 1920 in Park Ridge to Paul G. and Louise (Krummweide) Bole.     
     Fred had been a resident of McHenry for over 20 years. He was employed as a truck driver for Carl Anderson Excavating in Elmhurst.
     He was a veteran of WWII. In his earlier years, he raised horses and loved fishing and hunting.
     He is survived by six children, Fred Bole Jr. of McHenry, Mark (Linda) Bole of McHenry, Paul (Kimberly) Bole of McHenry, Tamie Hart of Beloit, WI., Alan Bole of Jefferson, WI, Laura Holmstrom of McHenry; 24 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou on Dec. 14, 1996; a son Bruce Bole; three grandchildren; and his parents.
     Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050.
     The funeral service will be at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, at the funeral home. The Rev. Lisle Kauffman will officiate.
     Inurnment will be private. Memorials to the family would be greatly appreciated. For more information call the funeral home at 815-385-2400 or send the family an on-line condolence at www.justenfh.com.