Royal Lee “Roy” Bolden, age 85 of Rhinelander, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. He was born March 19, 1933 in Chicago, Ill., to Ethel Rice and Hyman Kaufman. Roy joined the military and served in Korea until 1955, earning several medals and bronze stars.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, James (Laura Anton) Bolden and Joseph (Ann McClone) Bolden; and Carol’s daughter, Lori (Bill) Schuerman and family; seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The visitation for Royal will be held Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, at the Rhinelander VFW, from noon to 2 p.m. Military honors will take place at 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service and reception.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the YMCA of the Northwoods in Rhinelander. (Hildebrand Funeral Home)