John J. Boltralik obituary: John J. Boltralik's Obituary, St Louis
In Memory Of
John J. "Jack" Boltralik
1926 - 2016
In Memory Of
John J. "Jack" Boltralik
1926 - 2016
After the service, he attended and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science Degree in Chemistry. Jack was a research Biochemist with Alcon Labs for over 30 years retiring in 1997. While at Alcon, his work resulted in his receiving eight US and foreign patents. He was awarded the Alcon Technical Award in 1988 and inducted into the Alcon Hall of Fame. He married the former Lois French on February 1, 1951 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Jack loved to spend his time reading, researching and especially spending time with his grandkids. Following his retirement, he began a second “career” as an investor. He was also an avid tennis player and continued his regular Thursday night tennis game with close friends until moving from Texas to Missouri.
Jack is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois Boltralik of O’Fallon, MO; sons Bill Boltralik of St. Peters and Gary (Veronica Johnson) Boltralik of O’Fallon MO; two grandsons, Nicholas and Alexander Boltralik; a brother Henry (Stella) Boltralik of Baltimore MD; a sister Rita Boltralik of New Jersey, and a host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Mary Ann Sivulich and Ramona Wertz.
A funeral service for Jack Boltralik will be 12 Noon Monday June 27, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters MO 63376 with Rev. Anthony Houston officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks MO.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until service time at noon Monday at Newcomer Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions in Jack's honor may be made to:
USO of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Donations
P.O. Box 10367
10701 Lambert International Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63145
or https://usostl.org/donation
To share a memory of Jack, or a special message to the family, please click the Share Memories tab at the top of the page.
After the service, he attended and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science Degree in Chemistry. Jack was a research Biochemist with Alcon Labs for over 30 years retiring in 1997. While at Alcon, his work resulted in his receiving eight US and foreign patents. He was awarded the Alcon Technical Award in 1988 and inducted into the Alcon Hall of Fame. He married the former Lois French on February 1, 1951 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Jack loved to spend his time reading, researching and especially spending time with his grandkids. Following his retirement, he began a second “career” as an investor. He was also an avid tennis player and continued his regular Thursday night tennis game with close friends until moving from Texas to Missouri.
Jack is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois Boltralik of O’Fallon, MO; sons Bill Boltralik of St. Peters and Gary (Veronica Johnson) Boltralik of O’Fallon MO; two grandsons, Nicholas and Alexander Boltralik; a brother Henry (Stella) Boltralik of Baltimore MD; a sister Rita Boltralik of New Jersey, and a host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Mary Ann Sivulich and Ramona Wertz.
A funeral service for Jack Boltralik will be 12 Noon Monday June 27, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters MO 63376 with Rev. Anthony Houston officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks MO.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until service time at noon Monday at Newcomer Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions in Jack's honor may be made to:
USO of Missouri, Inc.
Attn: Donations
P.O. Box 10367
10701 Lambert International Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63145
or https://usostl.org/donation
To share a memory of Jack, or a special message to the family, please click the Share Memories tab at the top of the page.
Services & Gatherings
Service
Monday, June 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
837 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
St Peters, MO 63376
Directions & Map
Visitation
Monday, June 27, 2016 from 11:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
837 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
St Peters, MO 63376
Directions & Map
Interment
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Jefferson Barracks MO
St. Peters Chapel (636-875-1200) is assisting the family
St. Peters Chapel (636-875-1200) is assisting the family