Carl S. Bolick

His number came up! He was dying to win it BIG, and finally won the lottery! A day before he passed on Friday, May 24, 2019, Carl said "I feel a big windfall coming" – what's better than eternal life with the lord!

Carl Stephen Bolick was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, traveled the world as a military family, graduated from Brussels American, joined the US Air Force and started a family with his wife of 43 years, Helen K. (Karpovich) Bolick.

Carl did not pride himself on titles or accomplishments and remained loyal to his employer, Boscov's, for over 30 years. Instead, he was happy to declare his greatest accomplishment as his children and grandchildren.

Always lending a helping hand, Carl volunteered with the Exeter Township Lion's Club, cheering folks with his humorous candor. Carl loved road trips near and far, wood turning, nature walks, exploring book stores, and collecting nearly everything (notably Lion's club pins, baseball hats and bumper stickers).

In addition to his wife, Carl is survived by his children: Helen D. Amole, and Kenneth S. Bolick; grandchildren: Gabriel J. and Ethan I. Amole; Carter J., Marek A., and Zoe M. Bolick; his mother, Dorothy I. Bolick, and sister, Sandra L. Walsh. He was predeceased by his father, Richard F. Bolick; a son, Carl A. Bolick; and a grandson, Jonathon P. Amole.

In lieu of flowers, Carl prefers lottery tickets – but, please express condolences through donations to the Exeter Township Lion's Club, 4975 DeMoss Road, Reading, PA 19606.

A celebration of Carl's life will be held Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 3:30pm at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA. Friends may call from 1:30-3:30pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.