Wednesday, August 12, 2009

FORMER ABC DIRECTOR PAUL
BOLLER DIES AT AGE 72

Paul Boller, an American Bowling Congress director for two decades, died July 29 at age 72.

The Wesley Chapel, Fla., resident was on the ABC Board of Directors from 1984-2004 and was the longtime Greater Miami Bowling Association secretary-treasurer before moving to the Tampa area.

The Indiana native moved to Florida in 1947 and graduated from South Dade High School in 1954. After 30 years of service, he retired in 1989 from the Coral Gables Fire Department. The longtime youth bowling coach bowled in national tournaments, mixed league and men's league for more than 30 years. He most recently was a league bowler and coach at Royal Lanes in Lutz. He managed Boller Groves in Homestead from 1990-99.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship Fund, 621 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011 to continue his love of coaching youth bowlers. A memorial gathering was held Aug. 2.

United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body, ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides programs and services to more than two million adult and youth members and enhances the bowling experience.

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