John L. Boden

John L. Boden, 89, passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2020 at a local hospital.  A private family funeral service will be held Thursday, June 18th, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, Sioux City, IA.

John was born July 4th, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Earl and Mary “Kitty” Boden. He graduated from Trinity High School in 1948 and married Margaret Thoma August 23, 1952 at St. Boniface Church. John served in the US Army and the Army Reserve and was a successful salesman at Sears before he started his own business, Boden and Company, in the farm equipment manufacturing field. He and Margie raised six children and were loving grandparents to 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. John was a member and an usher at Blessed Sacrament/St. Michael Church for many years. He loved driving across the country for both business and pleasure.

More than anything, he cherished spending time with family, supporting Catholic Schools, enjoying a round of golf with a fine cigar, watching Heelan and Iowa State football games, an evening cocktail, and playing cards. “Johnny” believed in working hard and lived life to the fullest. He gave back generously all the love he received and will be missed and remembered with a smile and laughter.

He is survived by his wife Margie of 67 years, children Steve (Suzan), Mark (Kathy), Douglas (Susan), Michael (Shelley), Julie (Al), and Diane (Darrell), 14 grandchildren Cassandra Boden, Brad Boden (Lindsey), Jenna Kraft, Christopher Boden, Ben Boden (Page), Daniel Boden (Colette), Laura Corbett (Chad), Nicholas Boden, Allison Boden, David Stubblefield (Myah), Matt Stubblefield, Andy Stubblefield, Tyler Alexander, Kayla Alexander, and nine great grandchildren Briggs and Pierce Boden, Noah and Colton Kraft, Davis Boden, Brighton Boden, Avery and Harper Corbett, and Samson Stubblefield, siblings Harold (Ruth), Keith (Pat), Marian Roddy (Jim), and Louise Frakes.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rose “Boots” Ryan, and her husband Jack.

The family would like to thank the staff at Holy Spirit Retirement Home, MercyOne, and Family Medicine for the care they gave John.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools, 50 13th Street, Sioux City, IA 51103.

John’s favorite toast was “May you have health, wealth, happiness and time to enjoy all three.”