Vernon Theodore Boes

Vernon Theodore Boes, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, just 2 weeks shy of his 94th birthday. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Lois Mae Boes, daughters Karen Oman, Cynthia Boes, infant son Ronald Boes; parents Anthony "Tony" and Matilda (Fleskes) Boes, his brothers Father Marvin Boes and Eugene "Gene" Boes. Survived by his daughter Sandra O'Brien (Kevin); grandchildren Jennifer Oman (Nick Merchant and great-grandson Hudson), Lindsay Ring, Casey O'Brien (Tricia and great granddaughter Patience), Brady O'Brien (Jade and great-grandson Morgan), Shane O'Brien; Jim and Mahideh Oman and Annie Isler; brother Kenneth Boes (Ruth), sister-in-law Mary Jane Boes; sister-in-law Jean Knobbe (Urban), and many nieces and nephews. Vern was born in Carroll, IA on February 25, 1930, the eldest of 4 boys, and raised on his parents' farm near Breda. Vern was valedictorian of Breda's St. Bernard Catholic High School graduating class in 1947. He met his "Loie" in nearby Mount Carmel, and they married in 1950. While serving in the Marine Corp during the Korean war, Vern and Lois moved out to California where their first child, Karen, was born. They moved back to Iowa so Vern could pursue his career in agriculture, complete his business classes through Coe College, and raise their family. After moving many times throughout Iowa with the Quaker Oats Company and then for Cargill, he was transferred to Minnetonka, MN in 1971 for Cargill where he completed a career of over 40 years and earned the moniker "Mr. Perfect." Vern was a lifelong learner and prolific reader, always learning and growing. He seemed to remember everything he ever learned in school and college. He enjoyed conversation and offered interesting philosophical viewpoints on any subject. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a hearty laugh, and he enjoyed a good joke. He had such fun times with Lois, they were devoted to each other and faced tough times together with humor and faith. He was so proud of his daughters and grandchildren, always supporting their careers and decisions in life. Faith was very important to Vern, but he was not a blind follower, always keeping an open mind and respecting others' beliefs. Religion was not just a philosophy but something to be applied in a practical way to his life. For him faith in Christ meant to be kind and appreciative to everyone he encountered, to speak to all in his building and to learn their names, especially his caregivers. He was well loved and will be missed by all. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m., visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel - St. Joseph Campus, 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343. We are so grateful to The Glenn Hopkins, for their fellowship and tender loving care. In lieu of flowers you are welcome to make donations in honor of Vern to "The Glenn Catholic Senior Communities." 1011 Feltl Court, Hopkins, MN 55343. Washburn - McReavy.com. - Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020.

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Vernon Theodore Boes

February 25, 1930 - February 10, 2024

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Vernon Theodore Boes

February 25, 1930 - February 10, 2024

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