Bolluyt, Erwin "Dean" 1935-2020

BOLLUYT, KEMNER

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:37

Erwin "Dean" Bolluyt passed away June 8, 2020. He was born on a farm between Ireton and Maurice, IA on July 24, 1935 before moving to Hawarden. He attended school in rural Hawarden and later in Hawarden community school.

Dean served in the United States Army serving his country from 1955-1957. After he was discharged from the military, he attended University of South Dakota and obtained his BA and Master’s degree. While attending school, he married Carol Kemner in 1960. Dean taught English, Government, and History at West Sioux for 10 years. Dean also taught history at nights at Sioux Empire College for several years. He then returned to USD to obtain his administrative degree and became West Sioux High School principal. He served as a principal for 22 years. He retired from education in 1994 and remained in Hawarden with Carol.

He is survived by his wife, Carol, 2 sons, Mike of Manassas, VA, Steve of Eagan, MN, and daughter, Julie Dowling (Matt) of Sioux Falls, SD; six grandchildren, Aleecia Watson (Josh), Reegan, Gracie, Quinn, Kyle and Kori. Two great-grandchildren, Liberty and Brylee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, his father and mother-in-law and Staci, his granddaughter.

No services are being planned according to his wishes.

Source: Kober Funeral Home online obituary.