"Another one of the "Ding-a-Lings" decendents joining them in Heaven! They taught us to stretch our imaginations, be ourselves and enjoy the laughter. It was obvious you took those lessons, enjoyed life and passed it on to others. You were a blessing to your family and all the lives you touched. A fellow "Ding-a-ling descendent. "
In loving memory of
Jeffrey T. Boldt
June 11, 1954 - February 11, 2019
JEFFREY BOLDT
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Jeffrey T. Boldt, 64, of Muscatine, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at his home.
There will be no visitation or service. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Salvation Army.
Jeffrey was born on June 11, 1954, in Creston, the son of Richard and Norma Jean Jensen Boldt. He married Tina Holko Berg on August 1, 1999, in Wilton.
He was a veteran of the US Navy serving for 10 years.
He held different retail positions throughout his life. He owned and operated A Planet's Wild toy store in downtown Muscatine and later opened Teddy and Friends in the Muscatine Mall. He loved sparking imagination, was a great storyteller and authored and self-published his work. He served as president of GDMA and worked toward the betterment of downtown and the community.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Tina Berg-Boldt of Muscatine; one son, Benjamin Boldt of Warren, Rhode Island; daughter, Heather Boldt Thompson of Muscatine; and one step-daughter, Madelaine Berg of Muscatine; one grandson, Paul Thompson; his father, Richard Boldt of Muscatine; and two sisters, Janine Clark of Rock Island, Illinois, and Pamela Cubbage of Omaha, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his mother and two brothers, Paul and Jonathan Boldt.
Tributes
"I?m saddened to read of Jeff?s passing. I remember those days spent working on retail recruitment and development. Tina you and Jeff were always so encouraging and great promoters! I still see the purple and white ?Push?/ ?Pull?for Muscatine door sticker we affixed to every retailer, restaurant, and business that would let us. GDMA received guidance from the Bolt Team. God bless your family! Rest in the peace of the Lord."
"Jeff was our next door neighbor. He was always quick to say hello and ask how we were. We knew he'd had a rough couple of years. May he rest in peace and may his family treasure their memories. Fred and Sue Cravens"
"Jeff was ahead of his time in downtown Muscatine. People with big ideas are not all that rare, but people who combine that with dedicated follow through...that's a different story. From starting businesses, to writing books, to leading gdma, Jeff was always on the move. Glad to have known ya sir....thanks for the great memories."
"Jeff sparked my imagination! Without him, there would have been no Muscatine Trolley & Tours."
"I am very saddened to hear this news. I play cribbage with Richard and met Jeff a few times. I'm sorry for your loss, God's Blessings. Kae Rudolph"