Larry Duane Boysen, age 74, of rural Wapello, passed away doing his afternoon chores on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016. The son of Albert and Harriet "Lorena" Fletcher Boysen. He was born on November 28th, 1941 in Burlington, IA. He graduated from Wapello High School in 1959. He married Mary Erwin on March 14th, 1964 in Jefferson City, Missouri. They were married 51 years.
Larry attended Colorado State University followed by serving our country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He then came home to help his dad farm and worked on the drilling rigs around the Cairo, Iowa area. Soon after, for 12 years, he was a hog buyer at Rath Packing in Columbus Junction, Iowa, while working as a full time farmer. He raised pigs and cattle, and took pride in improving his cattle herd through artificial insemination. His passion for farming has been passed down to many of his grandchildren. He enjoyed morning coffee, a hand of cards, coon hunting, and attending all of his grandchildren's activities. He will always be remembered for his orneriness, sense of humor, and never knowing a stranger.
He was very active in the community, always offering a helping hand. He has been involved in the Louisa County Fair Board for over 40 years and was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame in 2005. He enjoyed being in the Eastern Iowa Coon Hunters Coon Club and his favorite dog was Jed.
His family, all who live in Louisa County, include 3 sons: 12 Grandchildren: 1 Great Grandchild: and 2 Siblings.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, infant brother.
The funeral ceremony for Larry Boysen will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery, rural Wapello.
Larry attended Colorado State University followed by serving our country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He then came home to help his dad farm and worked on the drilling rigs around the Cairo, Iowa area. Soon after, for 12 years, he was a hog buyer at Rath Packing in Columbus Junction, Iowa, while working as a full time farmer. He raised pigs and cattle, and took pride in improving his cattle herd through artificial insemination. His passion for farming has been passed down to many of his grandchildren. He enjoyed morning coffee, a hand of cards, coon hunting, and attending all of his grandchildren's activities. He will always be remembered for his orneriness, sense of humor, and never knowing a stranger.
He was very active in the community, always offering a helping hand. He has been involved in the Louisa County Fair Board for over 40 years and was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame in 2005. He enjoyed being in the Eastern Iowa Coon Hunters Coon Club and his favorite dog was Jed.
His family, all who live in Louisa County, include 3 sons: 12 Grandchildren: 1 Great Grandchild: and 2 Siblings.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, infant brother.
The funeral ceremony for Larry Boysen will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery, rural Wapello.
Larry Duane Boysen, age 74, of rural Wapello, passed away doing his afternoon chores on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016. The son of Albert and Harriet "Lorena" Fletcher Boysen. He was born on November 28th, 1941 in Burlington, IA. He graduated from Wapello High School in 1959. He married Mary Erwin on March 14th, 1964 in Jefferson City, Missouri. They were married 51 years.
Larry attended Colorado State University followed by serving our country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He then came home to help his dad farm and worked on the drilling rigs around the Cairo, Iowa area. Soon after, for 12 years, he was a hog buyer at Rath Packing in Columbus Junction, Iowa, while working as a full time farmer. He raised pigs and cattle, and took pride in improving his cattle herd through artificial insemination. His passion for farming has been passed down to many of his grandchildren. He enjoyed morning coffee, a hand of cards, coon hunting, and attending all of his grandchildren's activities. He will always be remembered for his orneriness, sense of humor, and never knowing a stranger.
He was very active in the community, always offering a helping hand. He has been involved in the Louisa County Fair Board for over 40 years and was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame in 2005. He enjoyed being in the Eastern Iowa Coon Hunters Coon Club and his favorite dog was Jed.
His family, all who live in Louisa County, include 3 sons: 12 Grandchildren: 1 Great Grandchild: and 2 Siblings.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, infant brother.
The funeral ceremony for Larry Boysen will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery, rural Wapello.
Larry attended Colorado State University followed by serving our country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He then came home to help his dad farm and worked on the drilling rigs around the Cairo, Iowa area. Soon after, for 12 years, he was a hog buyer at Rath Packing in Columbus Junction, Iowa, while working as a full time farmer. He raised pigs and cattle, and took pride in improving his cattle herd through artificial insemination. His passion for farming has been passed down to many of his grandchildren. He enjoyed morning coffee, a hand of cards, coon hunting, and attending all of his grandchildren's activities. He will always be remembered for his orneriness, sense of humor, and never knowing a stranger.
He was very active in the community, always offering a helping hand. He has been involved in the Louisa County Fair Board for over 40 years and was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame in 2005. He enjoyed being in the Eastern Iowa Coon Hunters Coon Club and his favorite dog was Jed.
His family, all who live in Louisa County, include 3 sons: 12 Grandchildren: 1 Great Grandchild: and 2 Siblings.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, infant brother.
The funeral ceremony for Larry Boysen will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Wapello Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery, rural Wapello.
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