Gerald William Boyer

February 24, 1924 — May 8, 2016

Gerald William Boyer, the son of William and Daisy (Shields) Boyer, was born February 24, 1924 in Scranton, IA, where his dad ran an automotive repair shop in Winterset. They moved to Wallingford, where they attended country schools and he helped around the farm. He also lived around Arnold's Park, where Gerald loved to go roller skating with his brothers. He met Ruby Soper at the Faith Tabernacle Church in Emmetsburg, where they were married on Halloween in 1946. Gerald farmed for 40+ years until their retirement. After their retirement, they bought a house in Florida, where they traveled for several winters to be near their family. He enjoyed watching the grandchildren play sports in Florida and Iowa. He always talked about his grandchildren and were so proud of them all. In 1999, Gerald and Ruby moved to Spencer, Iowa. Ruby went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2003. Gerald married Ethel (Bunkofske) Dalen on November 27, 2004 in Estherville, Iowa and they made their home in Spencer. Gerald enjoyed the noon luncheons at Wild Rose with his family and friends. Gerald passed away at the Spencer Hospital on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his parents; his 1st wife, Ruby in 2003; two grandchildren; a son-in-law, Peter Gronbeck; three brothers: Donald, Ernie and Lloyd Boyer; 3 sister-in-laws: Evelyn, Marvene and Earlene and a daughter-in-law, Rose Boyer. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ethel of Spencer; his children: Rosemary Gronbeck of Emmetsburg, IA, Shirley (Denny) Johanson of Spencer, Robert Boyer of Orange City, FL, Barbara (Kirby) of Marathon, IA, Sue Leners and fiance, Dale Anderson of Spirit Lake, IA, Geraldine (Jim) Wilkes of Inverness, FL, Diane (Dennis) Mears of Okoboji, IA; 18 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; 1 brother, Clifford (Marge) Boyer of Mason City, IA; his stepchildren: Vickie & Ron Thornburg of Owattona, MN, Ron & Cheryl Dalen of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Marlin & Betty Dalen of Armstrong, IA and Kevin & Donna Dalen of Jackson, MN; other relatives and many friends.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Living Word Church in Spencer. A lunch and time of fellowship will be held immediately following the services at the church.

OFFICIATING

Pastor Alan Dean

CASKET BEARERS

Corey Boyer Colton Carnes Nathan Leners Ryan Mears Zachary Mears Austin Mears HONORARY BEARERS Sherri Bennett Christine Bales Alecia Kunath Jody Primrose David Betz Jason Mears Jennifer Gronbeck Crystalyn Gear Laurence Gronbeck Ashley Mears Brittany Evans Melissa Gronbeck

VISITATION

Visitation will begin 5:00 P.M., Wednesday with the family present from 5 to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday Evening at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.

MUSIC

'Tell My About The Good Old Days' 'Daddy's Hands' 'I Asked The Lord To Comfort Me' 'On Christ The Solid Rock We Stand' 'Beyond The Sunset' 'This Is My Father's World' 'Go Rest High On that Mountain'

INTERMENT

Evergreen Cemetery Emmetsburg, Iowa 1:30 P.M., Thursday following the lunch at the church.

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