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Douglas Boelman Obituary
Douglas LeRoy Boelman
May 23, 1946-September 8, 2021
CEDAR FALLS-Douglas LeRoy Boelman, 75, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at UnityPoint Health/Allen Hospital of Waterloo. He was born in Waterloo on May 23, 1946, son of Casjen and Genevieve (Alberts) Boelman. Doug graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School with the Class of 1964 and attended Hawkeye Community College. He married Karen Kay Johnson on February 7, 1965 in Parkersburg. Doug worked for Deere & Company as a draftsman, then, as a sales representative for several industrial tools and equipment suppliers. He was involved in the church as well as the Jaycees, Society of Manufacturing and Engineering and the Lions Club of Cedar Falls. He enjoyed riding around town in his convertible Mustang along with his wife and puppies. Doug, enjoyed time spent with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his extended family and friends
Doug is survived by his wife of 56-years, Karen, of Cedar Falls; daughter, Angela (Kevin) Sink of Muscatine; sons, Troy (Teri Goins) of Ankeny and Trent (Alishia) of Waterloo; 6 grandchildren: Katie (Steve) Hodge, Ashley (Andrew) O'Brien, Austin, Brooke, Margaret, Troy Casjen "Caz" ; step-grandchildren: Roxy (Charlie) Metcalf, Danny Barrett, Jesse (Alexandria) Rus; 4 great-grandchildren with one more on the way; and his brother C. Dale (Nancy) Boelman of Clarksville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Gordon Boelman.
Doug's Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Orchard Hill Church of Cedar Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm on Friday, September 10 at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family and condolences left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.
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Wanda Rogers
September 12, 2021
So sorry to hear about Doug. I remember him when he would stop at our machine shop (Mattke & Rogers) in Fredericksburg . He was always friendly I also seen him a few years later when I volunteered at Gallagher Bluedorn as he had volunteered there also. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Jon & Marilyn Hansen
September 10, 2021
Karen
So sorry to learn of Doug's passing. He was truly one of a kind, and we will all miss him. He was a great neighbor at Royal Woods.
Hudson Lions Club
September 10, 2021
In the few months that Doug was a member of the Hudson Lions Club, he became involved immediately and was very devoted to the Lions primary mission: "We Serve." He helped paint the shelter house in the City of Hudson. He volunteered at our Pizza Ranch Fundraiser. We appreciated having his input about Lions and LEO Clubs. We enjoyed him so much and will miss his larger than life personality. The Hudson Lions Club will be making a donation to the Iowa Lions Foundation in his memory.
Lindsey Behrends
September 9, 2021
Sunday mornings at Orchard will never be the same without Doug. I'm so sorry, Karen & family. What a loss. :( We'll be praying for you!
Jeff Walters
September 9, 2021
Karen, my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Elvisa, Amel, Ayden and Adnan
September 9, 2021
Dear Karen and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Doug was so wonderful to everyone. His stories and jokes were so fun to listen to. We will miss him so much! He always made us feel like we were his grandchildren. We are honored to have known him. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will never forget Grandpa Doug. With love and sympathy, Dizdarevic Family.
Jim and Mary Muller
September 9, 2021
Karen and Family,
Sending our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Doug. Doug will truly be missed by all who new and loved him. Cherish the memories as blessings to carry you through the hard days ahead. We care. Love and hugs, Jim and Mary Muller.
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