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Gerald Bollman, 81 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, April 21, 2025.
He was born on October 2, 1943, in Plymouth, Indiana to the late Marshall J. and Elma Fern (Leiter) Bollman.
Gerald was widowed from his wives, Linda Bollman, Betty Bollman, and Frances Joanne Bollman.
Surviving are daughters, Angela (Russ) Jensen of La Porte, Indiana, Kelly (Donnie deceased) Mays of La Porte, Indiana; grandchildren, Gregery (Katie) Gonzalez, Rachael Mays; great grandchildren, Landon, Minuet, Allegra, Melody, Luna, Eevie, and Gabriel; step daughter, Becky (Jimmy) Hand, six step grandchildren; and one step great grandchild.
Grandsons, Grant Murrell and Trevor Mays preceded him in death, and a stepson, Phillip Long.
Gerald worked at Allis Chalmers and then became a truck driver until he retired.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the First Pentecostal Church, 1930 Boyd Blvd., La Porte, Indiana 46350.
Funeral services will be at 1 PM Friday at the First Pentecostal Church where family and friends may visit from 12 noon until the time of services at 1 PM. Pastor Richard Hoffman will officiate.
Burial will follow at Kingsbury Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Pentecostal Church.
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