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Melvin Donald Boeke

Birth	:	28 Nov 1926 Hubbard, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Aug 2021 Hubbard, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hubbard Cemetery, Hubbard, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2994003, -93.3005981
Description	:	Melvin Donald Boeke, 94, passed away peacefully at the Hubbard Care Center on August 5, 2021. He was born to William Carl and Augusta (Denker) Boeke on November 28, 1926 in Hubbard, Iowa. He was raised on a farm 4 ½ miles south of Hubbard along with four brothers and two sisters. Upon graduation from Hubbard High School in 1944, Melvin enlisted in the Navy and served for two years. After returning home, he worked for a brother-in-law, Irvin Stole. Then he was employed for one year with Boeke Produce. On December 3, 1947, he married Doris Oberhokamp... Read More	Melvin Donald Boeke, 94, passed away peacefully at the Hubbard Care Center on August 5, 2021. He was born to William Carl and Augusta (Denker) Boeke on November 28, 1926 in Hubbard, Iowa. He was raised on a farm 4 ½ miles south of Hubbard along with four brothers and two sisters. Upon graduation from Hubbard High School in 1944, Melvin enlisted in the Navy and served for two years. After returning home, he worked for a brother-in-law, Irvin Stole. Then he was employed for one year with Boeke Produce. On December 3, 1947, he married Doris Oberhokamp at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hubbard. They went onto to raise three daughters and a son. After their marriage, they moved to the Gus Lehmeier farm where they lived for five years. They then moved to the Henry Arensmeier and Ernest Beaupain farm for six years. Due to a back injury, Melvin was no longer able to farm. He then bought the Hubbard Implement from L. T. Hubbard on August 18, 1958. After 33 years in business, he retired in 1991. Mel and Doris were blessed with many memorable trips together and 30 plus years wintering in Palm Springs, California. He loved golf. Doris and Mel played in many couple tournaments, and he was a huge supporter of the Men's League at the Hubbard Golf Course. He also cheered on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings and also loved watching old Westerns on T.V. Mel loved his community and church, serving on many boards and was very active in the community through the years. Mel and Doris rarely missed any sport or school activities of the kids and grandkids. They were their greatest fans. He was proud to have been part of the American Legion and marched with the Color Guard for 74 years. He was blessed to have the opportunity to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Melvin is survived by his children, Sandra (Terry) Cowell of Ankeny, IA, Peggy (David) Dreier of Sandpoint, ID, Rita (Tim) Dreier and Monty (Karen) Boeke of Hubbard, IA; nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, parents, four brothers and two sisters.

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Melvin Donald Boeke's memorial is located at: Hubbard Cemetery, Hubbard, Hardin County, USA.
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Melvin Donald Boeke death on 5 Aug 2021 in Hubbard, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2994003
Longitude: -93.3005981

Family Members:

Parent

William Carl Boeke

(1895 - 1971)

Augusta Wilhelmenia Denker Boeke

(1895 - 1992)

Spouse

Doris Clara Oberhokamp Boeke

(1928 - 2012)

Siblings

Hildegard Boeke Butler

(1916 - 2005)

Erwin Henry Boeke

(1917 - 2010)

Arnold Frederick Boeke

(1925 - 2011)

Wilbur Raymond “Bud” Boeke

(1929 - 1997)

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Coordinate: 42.2994003, -93.3005981

2. Tipton Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3102989, -93.2557983

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6. Highland Cemetery
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7. Tipton Norwegian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3753014, -93.3458023

8. Concord Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2700005, -93.4057999

9. Pleasant Chapel Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3156013, -93.1883011

10. Stavanger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2444000, -93.3891983

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12. Rough Woods Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3582993, -93.2091980

13. Honey Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2505989, -93.1849976

14. New Providence Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2877998, -93.1671982

15. Radcliffe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3231010, -93.4353027

16. Lincoln Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3964005, -93.2542038

17. Cottage Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4049988, -93.3133011

18. Hadley Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.1544037

19. East Bergen Cemetery
McCallsburg, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2033005, -93.4021988

20. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Garden City, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2240000, -93.4415500

21. Illinois Grove Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1850014, -93.2146988

22. Zearing Cemetery
Zearing, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1670346, -93.2949007

23. Chester Friends Church Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2374992, -93.1419983

24. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Clemons, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2019830, -93.1710300