Jesse Bolen

Jesse Ray Bolen, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence. Jesse was born April 3, 1942, in Cape Girardeau to John and Ethel Kitchen Bolen. He and Mary Ann Kohnen were married on November 19, 1966, in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death October 27, 2017. He was a 1960 graduate of Central High School. He attended the First Pentecostal Church in Cape Girardeau. He was a member of the Union Association Local 562 for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Capahas Field Committee. Jesse was well known for being manager of the Capahas having a win / loss record of 1,514 wins and only 409 losses. He was ranked sixth in history for the all-time leading wins for Semi-Pro baseball league. He was National Sportsman of the Year in 1978, and Cape Jaycees Man of the Year, also in 1978. He was inducted into the SEMO Hall of Fame in 1993, Indiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2000, Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000, National Baseball Congress Hall of Fame in 2008, St. Louis Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017. He was also in the Mon Clair League Hall of Fame. He was most proud of the Capahas Team being inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Loving survivors include, two sons, Jess R. (Julie) Bolen Jr. and Tommy (Nicole) Bolen; two daughters, Kimberly (Darren) Moore and Michele Bolen; three sisters, Neva Bolen, Karen Lewis, and Shirley Lohmann; eight grandchildren, Michael (Jami) Troth, Brooke (Chad) Evans, Johnny (Codi) Troth, T.J. Bolen, Ty Bolen, Annette Bolen, Aaron Denson and Cody Hagen; and three great-grandchildren, Jayce Troth, Brody Troth and Blakely Troth. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim Bolen, Bill Bolen, and Larry Bolen; and two sisters, Virgina Seabaugh and Wanda Ing. Visitation will be Friday, January 17, 2025, from 3 - 7 PM at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Darell Faire officiating. Burial will follow in New Lorimier Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Jesse Bolen

April 3, 1942 - January 13, 2025