The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Arthur Otto Boldt, Jr. of Longview, Washington was born on January 7, 1948 in Astoria Oregon to Katherine Anna Tarabochia Boldt and Arthur Otto Boldt Sr. Art is preceded in death by his parents and his brother John Edward Boldt.

Art is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Shelley and Bill Olsen, Patti and Pete LaBerge and Alicia Boldt. Art was survived by six incredible grandchildren, Cody Olsen, Madison LaBerge, Brieanna Olsen, Kennedi LaBerge, Baylee Olsen and Logan LaBerge. Art is survived by his sisters Linda Larsen, Phyllis Sotka, Minnie Aday and Alice Hayman, several nieces and nephews, cousins and his uncle Dominic “Uncle Donald” Tarabochia. Art was also survived by his USA Auto family, Debbie and Ron Capps, Derick, Scott & Gary whom he truly loved as his extended family.

Art grew up on the Columbia River. He began his life in Pillar Rock and moved to Skamokawa, Washington where he returned often to fish, play pool, arm wrestle and socialize with friends. A young Art Boldt began his commercial fishing career lying on the bow of his father’s bow picker counting salmon coming over the boat in the net. Art was a successful commercial fisherman and had his own spot at “three tree point.” He loved his Uncle Chrissy and Cousin Ed “Punky” Boldt and along with Art Sr., they would watch Saturday night wrestling and Andre the Giant perform.

Art had a great sense of humor and had nicknames for everyone. He has many friends who were very important to him and which he loved dearly. Art’s heart mainly belonged to his three “girls” and he was always very proud of them. He loved watching the grandchildren excel in sports and had “bragging rights” to each and every one of them. Art had a special relationship with each person he touched. The customers at the Car Dealership would often compliment him on his honesty. He loved the beach and clam digging. He loved playing a little blackjack now and then and spending time with friends. Art loved having a good time and having fun.

Art didn’t plan on slowing down. He left us all too early and we will miss him greatly. Please think of him with a smile on your face because that is exactly how Art would have wanted it to be!

The internment will be a private ceremony. The Celebration of Life for Art will be at 1 p.m. , Saturday August 22nd, at the Julius A. Wendt Elementary School Auditorium in Cathlamet, Washington.