Paul Richard Bolinger

PAUL RICHARD BOLINGER, 66, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at his resi dence. Born in North Manchester on May 26, 1944, he was the son of the Paul and Eileen (Br ubaker) Bolinger. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Purdue University. He was a master industrial electrician for B.F. Goodrich, and retired from service in 1999. He was a member of The Ridge Church. He is survived by his wife Donna J.; daughter, Donita (William) Walters of Kokomo; son, Scott (Heather) Bolinger of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; stepdaughter, Tonya (George) Sullivan III of Auburn; stepson, Jonathan (Robin) Miller of Duluth, Minn.; four step-grandchildren; sister, Rosaleen Brown of Orlando, Fla.; father and mother-in-law, the Rev. William and Thelma Douglas of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Bolinger. Service is 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, with calling one hour before the service, at The Ridge Church, 4530 Lahmeyer Road, The Rev. Gary Rowland officiating. Calling also from 5 to 8 on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials to NAMI, Fort Wayne; the church, or Specialized Alternative for Families & Youth (SAFY).