Steven Patrick Boltin, 54, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Steve was born July 4, 1967, in St. Louis County, Missouri. He was one of two sons born to Arthur and Maryln Lee (Kaufman) Boltin. He grew up in St. Charles, Missouri, until the age of 12 when his family moved to Bunker Hill, Kansas. He graduated from Russell High School.
Steve served his country in the U.S. Marines after high school. After his tour of duty, he returned to Russell and attended Barton County Community College where he obtained a EMS Degree.
Steve was united in marriage to Melody Kay Vandergon on May 10, 1997, at the park in Bunker Hill. This union was blessed with three sons; Malachai, Isaac and Ezekial. They made their home in Russell.
Steve was a Paramedic for Russell County for 30 years and the Russell County Deputy Coroner for 20 years before his retirement in 2021 due to his health. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, woodworking, reading sci-fi fantasy novels and helping the people of Russell County.
Steve’s surviving family include his wife of 24 years, Melody of the home; sons, Malachai Boltin of Russell, Kansas, Isaac Boltin of Camp Pendelton, California and Ezekial Boltin of Russell, Kansas; parents, Art and Maryln Boltin of Bunker Hill, Kansas; and brother, Shawn Boltin (Rosie) of Black Forest, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
A Gathering Service will be held at 5:30 P.M. at Fossil Lake with a Viking Funeral at sunset. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial has been established with Team EMS. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.