Elroy E. Boltz, 85, of Sun City, Arizona (formerly of Howard Lake, MN) passed away Oct. 1, 2012. Mr. Boltz was born May 8, 1927 in Howard Lake, Minnesota, son of Herman & Matia (Wolff) Boltz. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked at the Howard Lake Post Office until retirement and was also a barber there. He moved to Arizona in 1978. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eleanor; special son Tim Primus (Debra); grandchildren, Tyler Primus and Paul Primus (Katy). Also surviving is Ozzie Lowel who was like a brother to him. Services will be held at the Howard Lake Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association.