Jerry Everette Boliek Sr, 88 of Hickory, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20th, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on February 13th, 1938, in Catawba County, NC, Jerry was the son of the late Everette and Geneva Widner Boliek Seaboch. Jerry was a retired 1st Sgt. He was very adventurous, a flat track racer, a scuba diver and instructor, snow skier, fisherman, roller skater, artist, deacon and Sunday school teacher, as well as a member of the Gideons. Jerry was the best husband, daddy, granddaddy and great granddaddy ever.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his parent, Clyde Seaboch; his grandsons, Jerry Boliek III, and Chad Norris; his daughter, Sherry Boliek.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 70 years, Wanda Penley Boliek; his children, his son, Jerry Boliek Jr. (Christa) his daughters, Bonnie Duffey (Paul) Hope Williams (JW) his Grandchildren, Tina Anderson, Aaron Duffey, Bridget Jackson, (James) Brandi Shook, (Austin), Tyler Williams & Katherin Mancilla, (Sergio). Great grandchildren, Zoey Dale, (Andrew) Grace Johnson, (Sammy), Levi Black, Caleb Duffey, Alex Staley, Hayden DeHaven, Gabriel Santus, Serenity Mancilla, Rowan Mancilla, & Kieran Mancilla.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on April 25, 2026, 2:00 pm with Pastor Larry Phillips officiating.
Jerry will be laid to rest at Catawba Memorial Park following the service.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Military honors will be rendered at the Graveside Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation or Diabetes Foundation in Jerry’s name.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Boliek Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
