In Memory of John Bolene


John Bolene passed away June 11th. No services are planned.

John grew up in Ponka City, OK. He attended the Univ. of Okla., where he received a BA in Physics, ans a MA in Computer Science in the mid-70’s. He worked for Hertz, doing computer support for many years. He has two daughters, Cathy and Tricia.


John was a former Prefect of Tripoli Oklahoma. He was certified Tripoli L3, and had recently been made a TAP. John was very active in motor theory and construction. He used to give classes on motor construction and propellant mixing. He had a business and web site, Mostly Missiles, where he sold rockets and motors

John was a good friend, He was very generous with his time and experience. He is greatly missed.

This is completely unexpected. This is going to leave a huge hole in our hearts and in our local community.


Here is John’s personal page on this web site.


Some recent pictures of John at rocket launches