Bollweg III, Henry
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Bollweg III, Henry
Obituary
Henry Bollweg, III, 79, passed away on March 24, 2015 in Apache Junction, AZ. He was born in 1935 in Douglas, AZ.
Hank was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Brooke Bollweg and Henry Bollweg, Jr.
He graduated from high school in Douglas, AZ. He immediately joined the Navy, where he served as a signalman from 1954 to 1957.
He received a Bachelor of Science from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, and earned a Master of Education at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
After college, he taught in Illinois for two years, two years in Ganado, AZ, two years in Bishop, CA and thirty years in Bisbee, AZ. Hank enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking and home repair projects.
Hank is survived by his son, Henry Bollweg, IV, and his grandson, Jonathan Henry Bollweg.
He watched the building and progress Cochise College in Douglas, AZ with interest and pride. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted for a scholarship fund that is being organized for Cochise College. Any donations may be sent to Henry Bollweg, 8931 E. Civano Dr., Gold Canyon, AZ 85118.
17 responses to Bollweg III, Henry
Russ & Jo Avery says:
April 25, 2015
One of my Favorite Teachers…..Prayers & Love to Your Family!
Shelly Cooke says:
April 25, 2015
not just a terrific teacher but a beautiful person. Loved you “Tata Bollweg”. You made high school an easier place to be. You will be missed.
Deanna Cooke says:
April 25, 2015
Mr Bollweg was a great teacher. My condolences to the family.
Nancy Elliott Briggs says:
April 25, 2015
My condolences to his family. He taught me at Bisbee High School, was a very nice teacher…
Marlene (McDanel) & Joe Andrews (Christie) says:
April 25, 2015
Mr. Bollweg made science/chemistry fun both inside and outside the classroom! Excellent teacher and one who clearly understood that by making it fun he could reach far more students in a lasting and impactful way than through traditional means. Thank you Mr. Bollweg, you will be greatly missed.