Eldrid Lyle Kolve, age 81, formerly of rural Blair, died on Friday, December 9, 2022 in Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen.

Eldrid was born on August 17, 1941 in Independence to Lyle Myron and Selma Alice (Johnson) Kolve. He married Elvira June Neperud (Haugen) on September 4, 1965 in Codington, SD.  Elvira preceded Eldrid in death on April 2, 2019.

Eldrid served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1963.  He and Elvira enjoyed hunting and fishing together and loved camping up at Camp Holiday in Boulder Junction.

Eldrid was employed with Johnson Control for many years as a union Steamfitter.  He also drove bus for Thompson Bus Service in Whitehall.  Eldrid enjoyed working in the shop on the farm and doing projects there.

Eldrid is survived by four children, Diane (Craig) Richason of LaCrosse, Pete (Michaeline) Kolve of Stoddard, Pam (Rich) Haller of Coon Valley and Al (Brenda) Kolve of Cable; six grandchildren, Amy Kolve, Brandon Kolve, Bethany Haller, Ben Haller, Shelby Hathaway and Shawna Hathaway; five great-grandchildren, Cohen, Rase, Autumn, Chloe and Keelan.

Eldrid was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Blair.  Pastor Greg Ofsdahl will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by the Knudtson-Mattison American Legion Post #231.

A celebration of Eldrid's life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Log Cabin Shelter in the Blair Park.