In memory of

Eugene "Gene" Boeckman

August 9, 1931 - January 8, 2025
From: Lake View, IA
Eugene "Gene"  Boeckman

Eugene "Gene" Boeckman

Born: August 9, 1931
Died: January 8, 2025
Age: 93
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   Gene Boeckman, age 93 of Lake View, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by his family at Loring Hospital in Sac City, IA. Eugene LeRoy Boeckman was born on August 9, 1931, to parents Tony and Helena (Yohnke) Boeckman on a farm west of Carnarvon, IA.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake, IA. He attended country school and then graduated in 1949 from Lake View High School.

   One night while at the Starline Ballroom in Carroll, IA, Gene approached a young lady by the name of Patricia Dirkx and asked her to dance. On June 29, 1955, just three months after their first dance, the two were united in marriage at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Auburn. This union was blessed with three children, Allen, Mary, and Dale. Together they raised their family in Carnarvon, IA. Gene worked in the oil business for Ernie Walters for several years before purchasing the business in 1960, naming it Carnarvon Oil Company. He and Pat also owned and operated B&B Country Store in Lake View for several years. They lived in Carnarvon for over forty years before moving to their lake home in Lake View in 1998.

   Gene and Pat would continue to dance on a regular basis at all of the area dancehalls. This was certainly one of their favorite things to do together. The two of them also traveled far and wide. They hopped in their RV and traveled to every state they could and visited Hawaii, but by plane of course. They also made it to see almost all parts of Canada, and at least eight other foreign countries together. After they retired, they spent fifteen years of winters in Texas and Arizona.

   Gene was a devout Christian/Catholic who faithfully served his parish throughout his life. He was a monumental part of getting the parish hall at St. Joe’s built and held about every office in the church at one time or another. As much as he and his family traveled, Sunday morning church was never missed; they always found a service, wherever they were visiting.

   Gene will be remembered for many things, one of them being his dedication to high school football. Gene was instrumental in the development and completion of the Wall lake complex. He started on the chain gang and then moved to the press box and ran the clock for fifty straight years. He never missed a home or away game. In 2019, Gene was awarded the Distinguished Service award, which was presented by the Iowa Coaches Association in Altoona, IA. In 2011, Gene was the Grand Marshall in the Lake View Water Carnival Parade. Gene was involved in many volunteer organizations including the Lake View Community Club, Lions Club, and was president of the Wall Lake School Board for many years. In his free time, Gene enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Living on the lake meant fishing was always at his fingertips as was boating. Gene claimed to have the first pontoon with a motor on Black Hawk Lake, constructed out of barrels and plywood.

   Above all, spending time with his family is what brought Gene the most joy. So many memories were made gathering on a regular basis. Seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play and grow always made him smile. He was an amazing husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa who will be missed dearly by his family and all who knew and loved him.

   Left to cherish Gene’s memory include his children, Allen (Sandy) Boeckman, Mary Boeckman, and Dale (Christy) Boeckman all of Lake View, IA; grandchildren: Heather Boeckman of Sac City, IA, Andy (Brook) Boeckman of Sac City, IA, Josh (Ashley) Hanke of Schleswig, IA, Jenna (Jerrid) Frank of Breda, IA, Nathan (Crissy) Boeckman of Lake View, IA, Ally (Kyle) Leners of Lake View, IA, and Caitlyn (Brian) Hecht of Lytton, IA; great-grandchildren: Samantha Nissen, Haylee Nissen, Brooklyn (Javi) Ronda, Brianna, Brody, Evan, and Brynn Boeckman, Peyton Hanke, Jaylee and Jori Frank, Logan Riedell, Lexi, Lily, and Elle Boeckman, Avery, Abigail, and Adilynn Leners, Eastynn, Blake, Kacen, and Chase Hecht; siblings Morris Boeckman, Ione (Jim) Schreck, Ray Boeckman, Agnes Wiederin, Marie Loew, Veronica (Norm) Hanson, Pat (Louie) Havermann, and Paul (Cheri) Boeckman; many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.

   He was preceded in death by wife of sixty-nine years, Pat Boeckman (2024); great-grandson Ethan Nissen; parents Tony and Helena Boeckman; parents-in-law Emmet and Helen Dirkx; siblings Mike Boeckman, Gabe (Jean) Boeckman, Joseph Boeckman, Donna Mae Boeckman, Mary Sue Boeckman, and Ruth Boeckman; brothers-in-law Cletus Dirkx, Kenneth (Sheri) Dirkx, and Wilber Wiederin.

Tribute Video
SERVICES
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m., Friday
January 10, 2025
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Wall Lake, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Father Joe Dillinger
VISITATION
4:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday
*Rosary starts at 4:15 p.m.
January 9, 2025
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Wall Lake, Iowa

INTERMENT
Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Iowa

Condolences

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“I send my prayers to all your family.”
- Katie Nelson
Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
“Sorry to see that Gene has died, Deepest Sympathy to the Family. I did not see this until it was too late to attend the Funeral.”
- Carleen Schwieso
Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
“So sorry for your loss. I've known Gene for many years and I've done a lot of business with him and also had more than a few drinks with him and enjoyed both aspects of his life. I will always remember his big smile and a good joke or story. He will be missed.”
- Scott R Cook
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“Gene has always been a staple in the community and St. Joseph's for as long as I can remember. I can close my eyes and imagine right where he and Pat would be sitting in church. He was a man of faith, loved his family time, and most of all he was genuinely kind to everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”
- April (Riedell) Tigges
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
“John and I send our sincere condolences to the Boeckman family.”
- Sara Thompson
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“Prayers to the family. We will miss seeing Gene in his chair outside. He always smiled and waved. ”
- Roger,Ginny Thayer
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
“To Allen, Mary,Dale and all the Boeckman clan, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our communities share in the loss of great leaders. Gene service to our schools, WL Athletic Complex, St Joseph Catholic Church, the annual celebrations of our towns and to his customers can't be measured. A man of Faith who lived his life sharing his wisdom and many talents, as a true Christian. A brother, Father, Grandfather and a friend who will be dearly missed. May he Rest in Peace and with Pat at his side, look upon the Glory of God. Dcn Butch and Nancy Stone ”
- Butch Stone
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
“Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim Havermann and Family.”
- Liz and Jim Havermann
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
“My sympathy for his family ”
- Kim Boeckman Bauman
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
“Deepest Sympathy to all.”
- Mike & K'Lee Naberhaus
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“My deepest Sympathy and Prayers for Gene's family . He be missed by many . I know miss him not sitting in his golf cart during the Water Carnival watch all activities on stage especially when his great grandchildren were in it . I always stopped to chat with him at the Summer Stone Pier concerts . RIP Gene ”
- Marla Meister
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“Gene and I spent some 30 years or more fishing all over. He had the fancy camper and I had the latest in fishing boats. He was my neighbor in Carnarvon with our businesses. We were on the St Joseph Parish council for lots of years together. Jane was another original Carnarvon girl. We will miss him and also his wife Pat. I am sure his family will miss him”
- Paul and Jane Alesch
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“So sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of your family at this time.”
- Gary and mary Bogue
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“My condolences to the Boeckman family. May God Comfort and Hold the Family in his Hands.”
- Rebecca Peters
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“My sympathy to Gene's family. Sincerely, Lois Manuel Long”
- Lois Long
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“My condolences to Gene's family. He was such a kind man. I bet my Dad welcomed him to Heaven with a deck of cards in his hands. ”
- Toni Pfrimmer
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“Deepest sympathy to the Boeckman family. Thoughts and prayers🙏🙏🙏”
- John & Teresa Drillimg
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“Our condolences on your loss ”
- Rob and Marsha Bornhorst
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