William John Boes
November 15, 1932 ~ October 29, 2019
William John "Bill" Boes, 86, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully and quietly, as he lived his life, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, in the presence of his loving family at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital.
He was born November 15, 1932, in Luystown, Missouri, the son and fourth child of the late George and Anna M. (Oidtman) Boes.
He was a 1950 graduate of St. Peter High School.
William served in the United States Army from January of 1953 to January of 1955 and in the US Army Reserves.
He was united in marriage at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on July 10, 1954, in Jefferson City to Norma Jean Bolten who survives at the home.
Bill was active in his parish, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, especially in the Holy Name Society, and in his faithful dedication to the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member and past Grand Knight of Helias Council 1054 and a lifetime member and past Faithful Navigator of Dan C. Coppin Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He also served as District Deputy for a number of years.
He worked in the soft water industry for 25 years and worked for the Highway Patrol Headquarters as a Maintenance Foreman for 13 years, retiring in 1997.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Norma Jean Boes, Jefferson City; five children, Karen (Andy) Petti, Alton, MO; Cheryl (Mike) Gregory, Columbia, MO; Lisa Henegar, Pearl, MS; Janet (David) Perrey, Jefferson City; Gregory (Ann) Boes, Bismarck, MO; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Nelson (Opal) Boes; and two sisters, Norma (Wilfred) Kraus and Katheryn (Robert) Stokes.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2019, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald Antweiler officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund, 1206 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101; Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe St., Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or to the Samaritan Center, 1310 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born November 15, 1932, in Luystown, Missouri, the son and fourth child of the late George and Anna M. (Oidtman) Boes.
He was a 1950 graduate of St. Peter High School.
William served in the United States Army from January of 1953 to January of 1955 and in the US Army Reserves.
He was united in marriage at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on July 10, 1954, in Jefferson City to Norma Jean Bolten who survives at the home.
Bill was active in his parish, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, especially in the Holy Name Society, and in his faithful dedication to the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member and past Grand Knight of Helias Council 1054 and a lifetime member and past Faithful Navigator of Dan C. Coppin Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He also served as District Deputy for a number of years.
He worked in the soft water industry for 25 years and worked for the Highway Patrol Headquarters as a Maintenance Foreman for 13 years, retiring in 1997.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Norma Jean Boes, Jefferson City; five children, Karen (Andy) Petti, Alton, MO; Cheryl (Mike) Gregory, Columbia, MO; Lisa Henegar, Pearl, MS; Janet (David) Perrey, Jefferson City; Gregory (Ann) Boes, Bismarck, MO; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Nelson (Opal) Boes; and two sisters, Norma (Wilfred) Kraus and Katheryn (Robert) Stokes.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2019, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald Antweiler officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund, 1206 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101; Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe St., Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or to the Samaritan Center, 1310 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Dearest Norma. My heart is hurting for you and your family. It has been years since I have seen you and remember many a pleasant evenings with you and Bill on Lee street. I will always cherish the fond memories of you and Bill and your beautiful marriage. When I first met Bill I think he worked for Culligan and you know that was a long time ago. My heart goes out to you – your friend from a long time ago – Gracie Schlemeier Harvey
Dearest Karen and family,. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family ߙϢݤ️. I thank God for this beautiful life and his sweet companion that provided such a beautiful woman that has become my Dearest Friend. I love you Karen Boes Petty❤️
Norma, I’m so sorry to hear about Bill, I just found out today, Thursday morning. You have our deepest condolences . We loved Bill sooo much. Eddie always thought of him as his brother! I know Eddie was there to welcome him home!
Norma. So sorry for you and your families loss. Haven’t seen you all for some time now, but I will always remember Bill’s smile. Our prayers are with you. John & Cindy Tellman
Norma and family, I am very sorry to hear about Bill. I met him when we worked at the Patrol. Such a nice person. Sending your family prayers. Carol Carter
Norma- so sorry to see that Bill passed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember the joy and fun we had whenever we would come to your house when visiting Jeff City, you and Bill were always SO gracious to us.
Norma, I did not know until today (Sat), would have come. I am so very sorry, you have been a blessing to him all your lives and know what a hole his passing will leave. My sincere sympathy to you and the families. He was a special cousin to me. Shirley Smith Stallard