Rosa Enax Bolte

Funeral services for Rosa Enax Bolte, 91, of Richmond, will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2015 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1513 West Street, Rosenberg, Texas with Rev. Daniel Haas officiating. Burial will follow in Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bolte passed away March 19, 2015 at Vitas Innovative Hospice Care in Houston, Texas. She was born on March 26, 1923, the 8th of 14 children, to the late Fred and Emma Busse Enax, in Prairie Hill, Texas. Rosa's life was a beautiful example of her unwavering faith in God, her tremendous love of family, and her strong and tenacious work ethic. At the age of 18, she left her family home in Beasley to work in Houston. She was offered a job in the bookkeeping department at a downtown bank; thus starting her 40 year career at Texas Commerce Bank now Chase Bank. She served as a manager and trainer in that department for many years and was named an assistant vice president in 1983. She had many fond memories of her time at TCB and the numerous friends she had among fellow employees. She and her husband decided to move to Richmond in 1976 to be closer to family. They enjoyed traveling, Friday night "dates" with her sisters and spouses, and sharing their time and love with those in need. Mrs. Bolte is survived by three of her sisters, Elvera Herman of Hazel Township, PA, Nelda Gutowsky Alvin of Rosenberg and Florence Gaskamp of Richmond; and her sister-in-law, Emma Lee Enax Marek Ed of Rosenberg. Having no children of her own, she embraced with love her daughter Shirley Bolte Gilbert, when she married Arnold Bolte in 1947. She became a "second mom" to the children of her siblings; her nieces and nephews to numerous to mention by name. She is survived by her grandchildren: Sarah Watkins Steve, Barbara Holmes Kevin, Carolyn Douglas Scott, and Robert Gilbert, Jr. Danita, 10 great grandchildren as well as 14 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arnold A. Bolte 1983, 5 brothers John, Herbert, Bennie, Ed, and Alfred Jiggs Enax and 5 sisters, Edna Browdy, Hildagarde Stengrim, Minnie Klaus, Ella Mae Hacker and Pearlie Behrens. Pall bearers include Tom Gaskamp, Jeff Janecek, Russell Sikes, Kevin Urbanek, Tim Douglas, Jr., Robert Gilbert, Jr., Allen Holmes, and Steve Watkins In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ. Visitation will be Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at Davis- Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. The family wishes to thank the staff at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond for their assistance in helping to keep her safe, healthy and happy for the past five year. With heartfelt gratitude, we thank the staff at Vitas Hospice Care for their guidance this past week on her final journey. Funeral services are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Directors, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 281 341-8800.

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Rosa Enax Bolte

March 26, 1923 - March 19, 2015