Alan Lee Bolich

Alan Lee Bolich, 64, of Loup City, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup City with graveside military honors by American Legion Post No. 48 of Loup City and the United States Marine Funeral Honors Team.

A parish rosary will be held 5 p.m. Monday at the church, followed by visitation until 7 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

Alan was born on Aug. 14, 1959 in Loup City, the son of Gayle L. and Isabelle M. (Kulwicki) Bolich. Alan was born and raised in Loup City and graduated from Loup City High in 1977.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marines from May of 1977 to June of 1980. After his service he returned to Loup City. In 1981, he moved to Yukon, Oklahoma and attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman.

He was united in marriage to Kathy Jorgensen on July 4, 2000, at their home at Sherman Lake in Loup City. Throughout his life Alan worked many construction jobs in Nevada, Utah, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Omaha, Missouri, and even Canada. Alan finished his career with Garney Construction out of Kansas City, Missouri, before retiring in 2021.

Alan was a member of American Legion Post 48 of Loup City.

Alan loved carpentry work and could do just about anything. He enjoyed watching Nebraska Cornhusker football. Alan was a big dreamer and always had many projects and goals. His favorite thing was spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Bolich of Loup City; his parents, Gayle and Isabelle Bolich of Yukon, OK; step-son, Gordon and Heather Jorgensen of Lincoln; brother, Gary and Michele Bolich of Corpus Christi, TX; sister, Kristi and Tim Cox of Yukon, OK; brothers-in-law, Kris Jorgensen and Dena Strickland and Monte and Terri Jorgensen of North Loup; sisters-in-law, Karen Rodriquez of Loup City and Marcella Jorgensen of North Loup; grandson, Austin and Emma Ries; great granddaughter, Raegan Ries.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Trevor Jorgensen; brothers-in-law, Karl Jorgensen and Henry Rodriquez; in-laws, Kenny and Maralyn Jorgensen; and his beloved dog, Stihl.