Bernard “Bernie” Boe, 87, of Sheridan, IL passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 27, 1936 in Ottawa, IL The son of Tyler and Margaret (Osthus) Boe. He married Lois Hylin on May 4, 1958 in Ottawa, IL He was a veteran for the U.S. Army. He was self-employed selling automotive supplies for 40 years. He loved fishing and taking his Canadian trips, auctions, and garage sales. He also loved going to multiple coffee shops for his “entertainment and education.” Most of all he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois; his children, Brad (Pamela) Boe of Newark, IL., Pam (Gary Vidal) Ness of Morris, IL, Rhonda (Chris) Morphey of Somonauk, IL and Todd (Ruthann Chapman) Boe of Earlville, IL; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Boe of Ottawa, IL; one brother, Archie Boe of Ottawa, IL and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Harold and John Boe.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Helmar Lutheran Church, 11935 Lisbon Rd., Newark, Il. 60541. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service at 11:00 am at the church with his grandson, Pastor Brett Boe officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity to be determined. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home & Crematory
13161 W. Rt 34, PO Box 404
Somonauk, Il. 60552
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He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois; his children, Brad (Pamela) Boe of Newark, IL., Pam (Gary Vidal) Ness of Morris, IL, Rhonda (Chris) Morphey of Somonauk, IL and Todd (Ruthann Chapman) Boe of Earlville, IL; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Boe of Ottawa, IL; one brother, Archie Boe of Ottawa, IL and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Harold and John Boe.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Helmar Lutheran Church, 11935 Lisbon Rd., Newark, Il. 60541. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service at 11:00 am at the church with his grandson, Pastor Brett Boe officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity to be determined. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home & Crematory
13161 W. Rt 34, PO Box 404
Somonauk, Il. 60552
(815) 498-2363
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