Individual Details
Alpha Omega Bolles
(5 Mar 1909 - 8 Apr 1970)
Alpha Omega is the eldest son of Charles Milton Bolles and Emily May Burton. Alpha grew up on his family's farm north of McCook in the Box Elder precinct. He graduated from McCook High School in 1928. Alpha attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and after graduation returned to the family farm.
On June 20, 1942, Alpha married Della Mae Ventling. They brought two daughters into their lives, Shirley Ann born on April 21, 1943 and Judy Kay on born December 8, 1949. Alpha lost Della unexpectantly March 12, 1950. Alpha later remarried to Olive Hedges, and to this union brought two sons, Meredith and Merwyn.
Alpha grew up learning hard work on his family farm, he continued this tradition by purchasing a 10 acre piece of land where he farmed his own alfalfa field. Alpha created his own tractor from an old Model A Ford that replaced his need for the use of horses on his farm. He also built many other items by hand, including the remodeling his home. He also enjoyed playing the violin.
His technical aspirations lead him to owning his own business Alpha's Radio, Appliance & TV Service in McCook and this may be what Alpha is best remembered for.
On June 20, 1942, Alpha married Della Mae Ventling. They brought two daughters into their lives, Shirley Ann born on April 21, 1943 and Judy Kay on born December 8, 1949. Alpha lost Della unexpectantly March 12, 1950. Alpha later remarried to Olive Hedges, and to this union brought two sons, Meredith and Merwyn.
Alpha grew up learning hard work on his family farm, he continued this tradition by purchasing a 10 acre piece of land where he farmed his own alfalfa field. Alpha created his own tractor from an old Model A Ford that replaced his need for the use of horses on his farm. He also built many other items by hand, including the remodeling his home. He also enjoyed playing the violin.
His technical aspirations lead him to owning his own business Alpha's Radio, Appliance & TV Service in McCook and this may be what Alpha is best remembered for.
Events
| Birth | 5 Mar 1909 | Dundy County, Nebraska | |||
| Census (family)-shared | 26 Apr 1910 | (Charles Milton Bolles and Emily May Burton) Box Elder, Red Willow County, Nebraska |  |  | |
| Census (family)-shared | 22 Jan 1920 | (Charles Milton Bolles and Emily May Burton) Box Elder, Red Willow County, Nebraska | | | |
| Census (family)-shared | 3 Apr 1930 | (Charles Milton Bolles and Emily May Burton) Box Elder, Red Willow County, Nebraska | | | |
| Marriage | 20 Jun 1942 | McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska - Della Mae Ventling | | | |
| Census | 10 Apr 1950 | McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska | | | |
| Marriage | 20 May 1950 | North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska - Olive May Hedges | |||
| Death | 8 Apr 1970 | McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska | |||
| Burial | Chase Cemetery, Chase County, Nebraska | |
Families
| Spouse | Della Mae Ventling (1913 - 1950) |
| Child | Shirley Ann Bolles (1943 - ) |
| Child | Judy Kay Bolles (1949 - 2009) |
| Spouse | Olive May Hedges (1925 - 1997) |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Charles Milton Bolles (1885 - 1967) |
| Mother | Emily May Burton (1889 - 1968) |
| Sibling | Helen Marilla Bolles (1910 - 1992) |
| Sibling | Elsie M. Bolles (1912 - ) |
| Sibling | Velma Jessie Bolles (1914 - 1999) |
| Sibling | Faye Maxine Bolles (1919 - 2005) |
| Sibling | Robert Ray Bolles (1922 - 2020) |
Notes
Census (family)-shared
Charles Bolles Head Male 27 Nebraska - FarmerEmily Bolles Wife Female 20 England
Alpha Bolles Son Male 1 4/12 Nebraska
Earl East Hired man Male 19 Nebraska - Farm hand
Census (family)-shared
Charles Boles Head Male 35 Nebraska - FarmerEmlie Boles Wife Female 29 England
Alpha Boles Son Male 10 Nebraska
Hellen Boles Daughter Female 9 Nebraska
Elcie Boles Daughter Female 7 Nebraska
Velma Boles Daughter Female 5 Nebraska
Fae Boles Daughter Female 3/12 Nebraska
Census (family)-shared
Charley M Bolles Head Male 46 Nebraska - FarmerEmley M Bolles Wife Female 40 England
Elpha O Bolles Son Male 21 Nebraska
Helen M Bolles Daughter Female 20 Nebraska
Elsie M Bolles Daughter Female 18 Nebraska
Velma Bolles Daughter Female 15 Nebraska
Maxine F Bolles Daughter Female 10 Nebraska
Robert R Bolles Son Male 7 Nebraska
Marriage
Alpha BollesEvent Type: Marriage
Event Date: 20 Jun 1942
Event Place: McCook, Red Willow, Nebraska, United States
Event Place (Original): McCook
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Spouse's Name: Della Mae Ventling
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 29
Census
Alpha Bolles Father M 41 years Nebe - Service Man, Department Store (widowed)Shirley Ann Bolles Daughter F 6 years Nebr
Judy Kay Bolles Daughter F (born Dec 1949) Nebr
Olive M Speakman housekeeper F 25 years Nebr - Housekeeper (divorced)
Meredith D Speakman housekeeper's son M 3 years Nebr
Endnotes
1. United States Census, 1910 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML41-TBJ.
2. United States Census, 1920 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCKY-7VR.
3. United States Census, 1930 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQ2H-M8V.
4. Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZP-72TH.
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6. Find a Grave Memorial 27975537.