BOLES, Herbert Wayne

BOLES, ACHTERHOFF, ARTERBURN, EDWARDS, TIMMERMAN, SELL, NELSON, OLIPHANT, LIPARI

Posted By: Roseanna Zehner (email)
Date: 11/7/2004 at 06:46:36

Herbert Wayne Boles, 78, of Glenwood, died Oct. 5, 2004. Funeral services were held Oct. 8 at Peterson Mortuary in Glenwood, Rev. Doug Achterhof officiated the services. Burial was at the Glenwood Cemetery.

Mr. Boles was the son of Herbert Fredrick and Ila Mae (Arterburn) Boles, born Oct. 25, 1925, in Mills County. He was raised in Mills County and graduated with the class of 1944. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp following graduation and faithfully served his country during WWII as a gunner on a B-17 bomber. Following his duty, he was honorably discharged in 1946. He returned to Glenwood, where he later met his wife, Betty. He saw her picture in the Opinion-Tribune as a new teacher to the Glenwood school system. The following Sunday he went to church, where he met her in person. The couple began their courtship shortly after they met and were united in marriage on June 11, 1950, in Monona County. To this union two children were born. Mr. Boles was employed as a carpenter for Leonard and Hugh Edwards for many years. He was later employed with the Glenwood Post Office until his retirement in 1982. Being involved with the community was always an important part of his life. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Jaycees, Glenwood American Legion as past commander, Glenwood Athletic Association and Glenwood Volunteer Fire Dept., where he served faithfully for over 43 years, with the last seven years of his membership as chief. Gardening, attending auctions, collecting antiques, woodworking, traveling and being in the great outdoors were just a few points of interest in his life. He enjoyed watching the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, participate in sporting events and other activities throughout the years. He loved being with his family and friends and was always there to lend a helping hand to whomever was in need.

Mr. Boles was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Winona Timmerman. He is survived by wife Betty Boles of Glenwood; children Cyndy Sell and husband Roger of Glenwood and Chuck Boles and fiance Vicki Nelson of Racine, Wis.; grandchildren Kari Oliphant and husband Clint of Pacific Junction, Stacie Lipari and husband Ted of Omaha, Justin Boles of Kansas City, Mo., and Jonathan Boles of Racine; great-grandchildren Shelby and Zachary Oliphant of Pacific Junction; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and a host of friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Grace United Methodist Church, Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department or the Alzheimer’s Association. Peterson Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.