Jan Howard Solter, 80, of Ferdinand, formerly of Michigan, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at his home.
Jan was born in Quincy, Illinois on June 17, 1941, and was raised in La Grange, Missouri by the late Waldo and Louise (Ellison) Solter.
Jan grew up with a love of farming and the outdoors. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis. Jan also loved motorcycles and Corvettes.
He started his career as a math and science teacher and later became vice principal and principal, retiring from education after many years. After his retirement he became the business manager of St. Monica Catholic Church.
Jan is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Bonnie Solter; daughters, Kim Christine Miller and her husband, Paul of West Harrison and Tonya Marie Phillips and her husband, Matthew of Gentryville; grandchildren, Jacob, Patrick, and Grace Miller; brother, Lance Solter and his wife, Marilyn of Chesterfield, MO; many extended family and friends.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, with Father Ron Kreilein officiating. Burial is in Wright Cemetery in Gentryville.
Visitation is from 1 until 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Friends may send a condolence to the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.
