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Robert W. Boeke

Birth	:	28 Jul 1925 Hubbard, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Jul 2008 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hubbard Cemetery, Hubbard, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2994003, -93.3005981
Description	:	Bob was the son of John and Elizabeth Boeke, and was raised on the family farm in Hubbard. He started college at Iowa State in 1943, but left the following year to learn to be a pilot in the U.S. Navy. He returned to college after his discharge, where he met and married Roberta (Bobbie) Starbuck on Sept. 6, 1947. By 1950, he had completed his education obtaining a bachelor's degree in general engineering and a master's degree in industrial engineering. The following year, he began a 35-year career with John Deere, working at a variety of manufacturing sites in... Read More	Bob was the son of John and Elizabeth Boeke, and was raised on the family farm in Hubbard. He started college at Iowa State in 1943, but left the following year to learn to be a pilot in the U.S. Navy. He returned to college after his discharge, where he met and married Roberta (Bobbie) Starbuck on Sept. 6, 1947. By 1950, he had completed his education obtaining a bachelor's degree in general engineering and a master's degree in industrial engineering. The following year, he began a 35-year career with John Deere, working at a variety of manufacturing sites in Iowa and Illinois. In 1968, he and his family moved to Heidelberg, Germany, where he served as head of all Deere operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Four years later, he returned to Moline, Ill., serving as vice president of manufacturing, farm equipment and consumer products. He joined the board of directors for Deere in 1979 and served as head of the John Deere Foundation from 1983 until he retired in 1986. Shortly thereafter, he started the BB&D (Boeke, Burke and Day) tree farm near Hubbard. He was active in many professional and community organizations, including Sigma Chi at ISU, the ISU Achievement Fund and ISU Foundation boards. He served on the Banks of Iowa Board of Directors and was president of the Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts. He was a member of the American Society of Quality Control and served as president of the Center School Board in Ottumwa. He was a president of the Rock Island and Scott Counties United Way and a member of the board at the Herbert Hoover Library Association. Following retirement, he became very involved at the Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames. He was active in Rotary International and participated in the Ames-Enzan, Japan, Sister City Program. He was a member of the Upper Mississippi Yacht and Boat Club where he held the title of Commodore (in jest). He was recognized for his achievements with the ISU Alumni Recognition Medal, and he was especially proud of the Anson Marston Award from ISU for achievement in engineering. He loved his family. He was exceedingly generous and loyal. He especially loved flying and traveling, hanging out at McGregor and on the Mississippi River, trolling through the backwaters, observing wildlife and nature in general. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful laugh. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; two daughters, and one son; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ernestine Wiechman and Mary Michaelson; an infant brother; and his infant daughter, Beth. [From the Ames (Iowa) Tribune, July 8, 2008. Contributed by pMcP.]

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Where is Robert W. Boeke's memorial?
Robert W. Boeke's memorial is located at: Hubbard Cemetery, Hubbard, Hardin County, USA.
When did Robert W. Boeke death?
Robert W. Boeke death on 4 Jul 2008 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2994003
Longitude: -93.3005981

Family Members:

Parent

John H Boeke

(1890 - 1970)

Elizabeth Augusta Schwarze Boeke

(1895 - 1985)

Spouse

Roberta “Bobbie” Starbuck Boeke

(1927 - 2017)

Siblings

Mary Elizabeth Boeke Michaelson

(1927 - 1980)

Ernestine Broer Wiechman

(1919 - 1969)

Children

Beth Ellen Boeke

(1958 - 1958)

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Coordinate: 42.2994003, -93.3005981

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7. Tipton Norwegian Cemetery
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8. Concord Cemetery
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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
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Coordinate: 42.3964005, -93.2542038

17. Cottage Cemetery
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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
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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
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Coordinate: 42.2019830, -93.1710300