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1923
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2011
Geraldine Boddicker Obituary
Geraldine Ann Hegewald Boddicker was born June 23, 1923 in Cedar Rapids, IA, the daughter of Robert and Magdelena Fritz Hegewald. She grew up in Newhall and graduated from Newhall High School. On June 13, 1940 she married LeRoy Boddicker at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Watkins, IA. The couple farmed near Newhall and Geraldine worked for many years at Armstrongs Department Store in Cedar Rapids. In 1995 they moved to a farm east of Tama. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tama. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards and visiting with friends.
She is survived by her children; Jim (Janet) Boddicker, Newhall, IA, Judy (Ronald) Garbers, Keystone, IA, John (Rhonda) Boddicker, Platte City, MO, Jane Junge, Vinton, IA, Joe Boddicker, Purcellville, VA; 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2000 and her brother, Paul Hegewald.
A memorial fund has been established.
Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Geraldine and her family. Condolences may be sent to www.vsrfh.com.
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Long Family
March 26, 2011
Boddicker (Hedgewald) Family,
Think of Geraldine as asleep and when she awakes all alive will enjoy "youthful vigor." Job 33:25
Until that time arrives, maintain your most holy faith.
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