Edward "Ed" Boehmer Jr.

February 25, 1936 - August 20, 2023

Celebration of Life

• Date: August 27, 2023
• Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Knights Of Columbus Club 1403 State St. Osage

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Edward Boehmer Jr. passed peacefully at his home Sunday August 20,2023 with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life to be held Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Club in Osage, for family and friends a time for sharing will be at 5:00 p.m. Ed was born February 25, 1936, to parents Edward and Clara (Ross) Boehmer, in New Hampton, Iowa. Ed served in the United States Air Force from 1953-1961. On June 8,1957 he married the love of his life, Beverly Randall, at the Sacred Heart Church in Osage. Out of that love, 6 children were born. Their marriage began in Minneapolis before returning to the Osage area to raise their family. He worked for numerous farmers prior working at Lamberts Lumber Yard as a yard foreman. In 1975, Ed and Bev started Boehmer’s Janitor Service, serving Osage and surrounding communities until their retirement. They worked side-by-side, never being apart. They spent several years enjoying the Texas sun visiting Grandma Ruth part-time until becoming full-time winter Texans in Paradise Park, McAllen, TX. Ed was known for his love of life, family and friends. Always a jokester; dressing up as a bag lady, jumping out to scare you and always willing to dress up for skits at Paradise Park. Ed had a very strong faith and was a true servant of God, a parishioner at Sacred Heart (Osage) and Our Lady of Sorrow (McAllen). No one was a stranger, as he was a true friend to all and we were all blessed to know him. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 66 years, Beverly; children: daughter Sandy (Rod) Harang of Mapleton MN, children Nicole and Sabrina, daughter-in-law Laurie Boehmer (Bruce) of Osage, children Vanessa, Cassondra, Emma; son Ken (Kathy) Boehmer of Osage, children Natasha and Bronson; daughter Donna (Mike) Kuennen, Fort Atkinson, children Madalyn, Micaela, Mara, Max; daughter Mary (Carl) Bethke of Osage, children Matthew, Erin; son Jim (Angie) Boehmer of Lake Mills, children Lincoln, Grant, Cael; 19 great grandchildren; three brothers, Dick, Duane and Tim along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, mother and father in-law, Roy and Minnie Randall, 3 brothers, LaVerne, Jerry and Leonard; son Merle and grandson Jason Anderson. Champion Funeral Home, Osage, 641-732-3706