Mark Allen Boldt, 74, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Rev. Michael Slutz, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the funeral home.
Mark was born on November 25, 1951 in Ottawa to Robert and Vera (Williamson) Boldt. He was a lifelong dairy and crop farmer and owner of Moonlight Genetics providing AI services for multiple farms. He was employed by Union Carbide for ten years. Mark served in the Illinois National Guard from 1970 to 1976. He was a member of the La Salle County Fair and was the Superintendent of Dairy, the La Salle County 4-H, and the Ottawa FFA.
He is survived by his two brothers, Brian (Sue) Boldt of Flanagan, Steve (Gerry) Boldt of Ottawa; two sisters, Annette (Floyd) Crane of La Salle, and Julie (Jerry) Cave of Grand Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Vera Boldt.
Pallbearers will be Brad Boldt, Chad Crane, Adam Cave, Andrew Cave, Justin Cave, and Nick Conro. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ron Vaughn, Becky Bohm, Brooke Wallace, Amanda Davis, Brittany Chapman, Jessica Billups, Tami Averbeck, and Cheri Conro.
Memorials may be directed to the family or donor’s choice.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433