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Kenneth G. Boehm

1923 - 2013

Kenneth G. Boehm obituary, 1923-2013, Des Moines, IA

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1923

DIED

2013

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Kenneth Boehm Obituary

Kenneth G. Boehm

Des Moines

Kenneth Garner Boehm, 89, passed into paradise on Friday, February 15, 2013. Throughout his life, Kenneth was a very generous and giving person. In agreement with his utmost desire and wishes, his body was gifted to the Body Donor Program at Des Moines University for anatomical and surgical studies. A memorial service celebrating Kenneth's life will be held 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at First Assembly of God Church, located at 2725 Merle Hay Road, in Des Moines.

Kenneth was born on November 17, 1923, in Pocahontas, Iowa, one of seven children to John Frederick and Leta Jeannette (Tjarks) Boehm. In 1950, he married Dorothy Ann Nelson in Sioux Falls, SD, and their marriage was blessed with three sons: Kent, Mark and Paul. Kenneth was a veteran of World War II and was honorably discharged from his service in the US Army. He was a graduate of Sioux Falls College. Kenneth was employed as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Union for over 50 years. During his adolescence, college years, and while in the US Army, he was actively involved in boxing. Kenneth was a general sports enthusiast, and took pride coaching all three of his sons in Little League Baseball and Football. He loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his three sons, Kent (Judy) Boehm of Lawson, MO, Mark (Diane) Boehm of Urbandale and Paul (Sandy) Boehm of Castle Rock, CO; sister, Eleanor Twigg of Holt, MO; brother, John William "Mick" Boehm of Clear Lake, IA; nine grandchildren, Annabelle Boehm, Emily (J.D.) Duncan, Kimberly Boehm, Janey Boehm, Nate Boehm, Beth (Adam) Clark, Tessa Boehm, Sari Boehm and Brandon Boehm; and two great-grandchildren, Stella Duncan and Lillian Clark. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Herb Boehm, Harold "Skip" Boehm and Donald "Bud" Boehm; one sister, Lorraine Boehm; wife, Dorothy Boehm; and one great-granddaughter, June Clark.

The family has respectfully requested that any memorial contributions be made in Kenneth Boehm's name to Hospice of Central Iowa, 2910 Westown Parkway, Suite 200; West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Published by the Des Moines Register from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, 2013.
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We had the pleasure of living across the street from the Boehms for 33 years. Dorothy was my nurse at Hoover and at Church Camp. Kenny was one of the funniest, most genuine men I knew. He and Dorothy are together again in Heaven. What a blessing to have that assurance.

Linda and Shawn Shannon

February 28, 2013

The backyard antics of the boys on Seneca included the Boehms, and the Biermas. Dad Boehm built the treehouse and the hang line, the baseball diamond and the basketball court that we spent countless hours on. I remember Kenneth as a gentle presence. The Boehm family played a HUGE role in my upbringing. Condolences to all for you loss.

Ron Bierma

February 27, 2013

Coach Boehm was the BEST! My sincere condolences to the family and may God bless you

John Johansen

February 25, 2013

I had the honor of growing up on Seneca with the Boehm family from the early 1960's. I have wonderful memories of Dorothy and Kenny and wish to extend my heartfelt sympathies to their family.

Diane (Clay) Williams

February 24, 2013

Dorothy was my school nurse at Hoover and my "other mom" :) Please accept my most sincere of sympathies for your recent loss. I heard your dad was a wonderful man.

Betty McCauley Hesseltine

February 24, 2013

I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to the "Boehm Boys". I have such fond memories of you and your Mom from Hoover days. Patty Bloomcamp

February 24, 2013

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