{"id":7934,"date":"2020-12-30T20:32:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T20:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brossspidlemonuments.com\/?p=7934"},"modified":"2021-05-11T14:41:51","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T14:41:51","slug":"franklin-carroll-bollinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.brossspidlemonuments.com\/index.php\/2020\/12\/30\/franklin-carroll-bollinger\/","title":{"rendered":"Franklin Carroll Bollinger"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"April 1, 1928 ~ December 28, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n

Franklin Carroll Bollinger, 92, passed away on December 28, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital due to pneumonia complications.<\/p>\n

Franklin was born April 1, 1928 to Clarence F. and Bertha M. (Carroll) Bollinger in Mosby.\u00a0 The family moved to Excelsior Springs, Missouri where Franklin was raised and graduated in 1946 from Excelsior Springs High School. He attended and graduated in 1951 from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. Franklin served his country as a counterintelligence agent, U.S. Army, during the Korean War, 1951-53.\u00a0 While in the military, Franklin married Jacqueline F. Holub, August 10, 1952, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. From this blessed union, they created a loving family of five children.<\/p>\n

Franklin was best known by the community of Excelsior Springs for owning and operating the Dari-B (1954) Ice Cream Store and Dari-B Car Wash (1977).<\/p>\n

Franklin was sort of a daredevil, very competitive and always up for new challenges. He led an exciting life. He was known for hunting Native American artifacts in local fields, competing in downhill NASTAR skiing, hang gliding off Kansas and Missouri hills, panning for gold in Alaska, and scuba diving in the Grand Cayman Islands.\u00a0 Most would say his favorite activity was competing in Senior Olympics (1995-2017), where he consistently qualified for National Senior Games. Franklin was blessed with many opportunities and never gave up competing until his last Missouri Show Me Games at the age of 89.\u00a0 Not only did he love competing, but he also enjoyed being an avid sports fan of Excelsior Springs High School athletics.<\/p>\n

Franklin was an active and faithful member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, served as a trustee for the Missouri Archaeological Society, and was a member of the American Legion and a member of the Excelsior Springs Athletic Hall of Fame. He also was a Hall of Fame athlete as a member of the Northwest Missouri State’s 1949 and 1950 indoor and outdoor track championship teams.<\/p>\n

Franklin was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel Gryder; and sister, Phyllis Parle.<\/p>\n

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline of the home; daughters, Susan McAuliffe, Karen (Jeff) Southwick, and Mary (Doug) Parker; sons, Mark (Karen) Bollinger and Michael (Jane) Bollinger; grandchildren, Lindsey (Kris) Zeid, Kane Southwick, Emily (Brett) Baldwin, Bailey (Alatini) Finau, Drew Parker, and Ryan Parker; great-grandchildren, Brenna and Faye Baldwin, Isi Finau and one blessing to come.<\/p>\n

Franklin would say that his greatest accomplishments were his 68 years of marriage to his beautiful bride, Jacqueline, and fathering his five children, Susan, Mark, Karen, Michael and Mary.<\/p>\n

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Excelsior Springs, with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. Military honors will follow service at the church. Burial will be at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.<\/p>\n

Arrangements are under the direction of Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.<\/p>\n

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Our Sincere Condolences<\/h5>\n

I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed.
\nChristine (Soutter) Dugan<\/p>\n

Sorry for your loss. He’ll be missed by many.
\nScott Peebles<\/p>\n

We are so sorry to hear of Frank\u2019s passing. What a great man he was. Thinking of and praying for the entire family.
\nBrett and Kathy Ivey<\/p>\n

I am so sorry to hear this. My sincerest condolences to all the family. Prayers for comfort for all.
\nJudy (Hardison) Domann<\/p>\n

To the whole Bollinger family, my heart hurts along with you, he was just the best! Hugs and Prayers.
\nHaldeen<\/p>\n

Frank had such a wonderful smile and always happy. I feel so blessed to have known him. Rest In Peace dear friend!!
\nJeanne Buckman<\/p>\n

We\u2019re so sorry to hear of Frank\u2019s passing. Much love to you all.
\nDoc and Jeri Cantrell<\/p>\n

So sorry to hear of your family\u2019s loss. He was such a good guy and friend.\u00a0 Blessings and prayers to you all.
\nKristy Carroll<\/p>\n

Jackie & family, we were so sorry to hear of Frank\u2019s passing.\u00a0 Sending our sympathies to you.
\nZane & Vicki Baker<\/p>\n

We so enjoyed knowing Franklin. He always told the best stories. He was a great man.
\nCarolyn and Dennis Finnigan<\/p>\n

I\u2019m so sorry for your loss. I remember your parents and sister when we were growing up. He has a wonderful wife and loving family. Wonderful children and a great community man. So sorry to all the Bollinger’s.
\nRuby Dickey<\/p>\n

To the family of Franklin, we are so sorry for your loss. To all the children your dad was a great man and a wonderful family. So sorry for your loss.
\nKay & Stuart Carrico<\/p>\n

Grandfather was such a sweetheart. I always enjoyed laughing with him at family gatherings. A beautiful man, who lead a beautiful family! My all time favorite memory was when he mistook my name from Katja for Cocktail haha. He will truly be missed but always loved.
\nPrayers of comfort and healing for the family and all who loved Franklin.
\nKatja<\/p>\n

Mary, so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
\nMichelle Jackson<\/p>\n

So many fond memories of your husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. Such a kind man and big promoter of Excelsior. He was a friend to all and will be so very missed.
\nDeborah Wendleton-McRill<\/p>\n

So sorry to hear of Franks passing. He was truly a great man.\u00a0 Always up beat and happy. Always enjoyed running in to him from time to time. We would have some dandy conversations. Prayers and condolences to the family. Rest in Peace, my Ole friend.
\nTom and Rona Anderson<\/p>\n

Thanks Frank for all of the contributions that you provided to the city of Excelsior Springs and your life dedicated to your family, church, and betterment of community. You made Excelsior Springs a better place to live and raise my children. Never forgotten, Doreen and family.
\nDoreen Chandler<\/p>\n

We are so very sorry to hear of Frank\u2019s passing.\u00a0 We both have many memories of wonderful visits with him.\u00a0 From early days of the Dari B, a chance meeting at the top of Copper Mountain, and random garage sales.\u00a0 It was always a pleasant surprise to see and visit with Frank and Jackie.
\nBrett & Melissa Jones<\/p>\n

We’re\u00a0 so sorry for your loss.
\nOur prayers are with the family.
\nBob and Ella Phillips<\/p>\n

I am so sorry to hear this news.\u00a0 \u00a0My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
\nData Musil (Berning)<\/p>\n

I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ve known Franklin nearly my entire life and have many fond memories. He had such a great smile and was a wonderful man. Keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers.
\nLinda<\/p>\n

My heart is broken for you guys I saw you not too long ago and I couldn’t even hug you you.. you and your wife mean so much to me you’ll never know I enjoy taking care of you several times when you were at excelsior hospital.. until we see each other again. Xoxo
\nNicole Shields<\/p>\n

So sorry for your loss, praying for family, always enjoyed\u00a0 seeing him, and talking to him. RIP Frank.
\nDavid & Marie Simmons<\/p>\n


\n<\/span> I am very sorry Susan, but rejoice in his fine and long life.\u00a0 He was a first-class gentleman and a fine father.\u00a0 God bless you all.
\nKelley<\/p>\n

Jackie and family,
\nWe are so very sorry to hear of Franklin\u2019s passing.\u00a0 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!\u00a0 Jackie and Kids,\u00a0 If I can do anything, please, let me know. I would love to hug each one of you, but know that probably can\u2019t happen.\u00a0 If there is a chance that it can happen, let me know, please!!\u00a0 Love you all!!
\nDick and Sharon (Corky) Craven<\/p>\n

So sorry to hear of your loss
\nFrank was a great man, always with a smile on his face and always looking on the sunny side no matter the situation, along with his words of wisdom!
\nHe will be greatly missed
\nThinking of you all with Deepest Sympathy
\nSandy Teegarden<\/p>\n

What a tremendous loss for the Bollinger family and our community.\u00a0 Our hearts and prayers go out to you.\u00a0 Anytime we saw Franklin we were greeted with a big and genuine smile and a warm conversation.\u00a0 He will be greatly missed by everyone.
\nSteve and Jana Schwarz<\/p>\n

My condolences in the passing of Frank. I often recall stopping at the Dari-B and chatting with Frank and seeing him at the various school events while I was in school. Frank will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
\nDavid Snider<\/p>\n

To Mary Parker and the family – on behalf of the FPAC HRD Team, we send our sincere condolences.\u00a0 You are in our thoughts and prayers.
\nMelissa Drummond<\/p>\n

I’m so very sorry to hear of Franklins passing. He was such a kind man! Prayers for all of the family.
\nBrenda B Shelton<\/p>\n

Mary and Family.
\nI’m so very, very sorry for the loss of your Father.\u00a0 It’s never easy to give up a loved one, but it’s harder around holiday time.
\nPlease know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.\u00a0 May your Faith get you through the tough days ahead. If I can do anything for you, please let me know. Sending lots of hugs and prayers.
\nSheri Nible<\/p>\n

Very sorry about your loss of Frank. He was a standup guy. A friend to everyone. Our family sends much love and prayers to all of you.
\nKen and Marcha Tietjen<\/p>\n

He was an amazing man who had such an amazing life full of great achievements.\u00a0 My love goes out to the entire Bollinger family during this time of great loss.
\nSteve Helt<\/p>\n

From the Commander of the American Legion Post 236, condolences to the family, he will be missed. He loved coming down to the post and we loved having him there.
\nChris Stull<\/p>\n

From all of us at the Excelsior Springs American Legion we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Frank. He was always there to help with the flags and even when he could no longer help it was always a joy to see him come and join us for breakfast. He will be greatly missed by the American Legion Family.
\nBless your family,
\nRichard Thogerson<\/p>\n

Sorry to hear of your loss.\u00a0 He was such a personable, kind, interesting friend.\u00a0 We extend our sympathy to the whole family.\u00a0 We met you all about 46 yrs. ago!\u00a0 Loved to hear his stories … and such a wonderful family.\u00a0 May God grant you the peace only He can give through these difficult times.
\nConnie Gibson<\/p>\n

Franklin was a friend to many.\u00a0 He always spoke to you when he saw you.\u00a0 Franklin and Jackie raised five wonderful children.\u00a0 Many of us have enjoyed the Dari B; our thanks to Franklin for starting it.\u00a0 Much love and prayers to all of his family.
\nJulea J Wormsley<\/p>\n

We have so many memories of happy times with Franklin.\u00a0 He will not be forgotten.\u00a0 \u00a0He leaves a wonderful family and our hearts go out to Jackie, children and grandchildren.
\nKat & Eric Brintzinghoffer<\/span><\/p>\n

Jackie, so sorry for your loss.\u00a0 I will truly miss the man that was born in my house in Mosby.
\nEd and Delores Bush and family<\/p>\n

Franklin will be missed by many.\u00a0 I always enjoyed talking with him both at the Dairy-B and at church.\u00a0 My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
\nBarb Buehrer<\/p>\n

We are so sorry to hear of Frank’s death.\u00a0 He was an amazing person, and so much fun to ski with through the years with our ski club!\u00a0 He always had great stories to tell, and had a happy, wonderful spirit with a gleam in his eye!\u00a0 Our deepest condolences to Jackie and all the family.
\nRoger and Leslie Williams<\/p>\n

So sorry for Frank’s passing. What a great man was he. Remember my High School days and after stopping by Dairy B for a Pineapple Malt. Frank always remembered what I wanted without asking. To your lovely wife Jackie and entire family, may God continue to bless you all. We send our prayers.
\nDonald E Campbell<\/p>\n

Franklin was a gem! Was honored to work with him when he was on the Good Samaritan Board and just enjoyed seeing him around town. Always had a big grin and warmth in his words! Our prayers and love for the Bollinger Family. Eternal rest grant unto him… let perpetual light shine upon him.
\nBill and Mary Lou Greim<\/p>\n

I adore the Bollinger clan, and that has always included Franklin.\u00a0 He was always welcoming, friendly, upbeat, happy, just a delight to be around.\u00a0 What a special man!!\u00a0 I will miss him, and I know the loss of one so special will run deep.\u00a0 My sincere sympathy to you all.
\nMuch love from Bob\/Camille\/Robin.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

I met Frank when I worked as a feature writer for the Excelsior Springs newspaper. He was so good to me. One day he called me and offered to drive me around and show me where the Indians used to be, showed me his artifacts and took me to Murrell Thomas’ property (and home) so I could see where Bloody Bill Anderson had been killed. Then we went up and met with Murrell and chatted with him for quite awhile. Another time Frank talked about founding Dari-B and even drove me around his property – the former site of the Elms “farm,” among other discussions. He was gracious and so much fun. Yes, he said he played golf with Robert James at the James farm. Amazing man. So glad I got to spend time with him and so sorry for his loss – but I believe he did manage to live life to its fullest!
\nLiz Johnson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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