1922
Walter
2013
Walter L. Boyum
February 25, 1922 — November 25, 2013
Walter L. Boyum, age 91, of Pine Island died on Monday, November 25, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island with Rev. John Torris Lohre and Rev. Kip Groettum co-officiating. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2013 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island and on Saturday for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Walter Leon Boyum was born on February 25, 1922 in Canisteo Township, Dodge County, MN to Knute and Karina (nee Emerson) Boyum. He grew up on the family farm and attended Flatta Country School. He was baptized and confirmed at South Zumbro Lutheran Church in rural Kasson. Walter married Ruby D. Gunneson on March 10, 1941 at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church. They lived and worked on farms in the Kasson area. In 1947, Walter and Ruby purchased a farm in rural Pine Island (New Haven Township). Walter was a member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church. He enjoyed being a dairy farmer, his horses, music, dancing, bus trips, having coffee with friends and spending time with his family. Besides farming, Walter always worked another job; driving school bus, hauling milk, hauling livestock and delivering milk for Polly Meadows.
Walter is survived by his five daughters, Connie (David) Klann of Douglas, Lola (Larry) Erdman of Mantorville, Patricia (Craig) Hanson of Rochester, Susan (Wally) Klopp of Pine Island and Renee Boyum of Byron; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-granddaughters; brother, Elmer (Lucille) Boyum of Kasson; special friend Nancy Haberman and his dogs, Jack and Sasha.
Walter was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Ruby; daughter, Rachel Diercks; son, James Boyum; four brothers and five sisters.
209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963
Pine Island, MN
Pine Island, MN 55963
Walter Leon Boyum was born on February 25, 1922 in Canisteo Township, Dodge County, MN to Knute and Karina (nee Emerson) Boyum. He grew up on the family farm and attended Flatta Country School. He was baptized and confirmed at South Zumbro Lutheran Church in rural Kasson. Walter married Ruby D. Gunneson on March 10, 1941 at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church. They lived and worked on farms in the Kasson area. In 1947, Walter and Ruby purchased a farm in rural Pine Island (New Haven Township). Walter was a member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church. He enjoyed being a dairy farmer, his horses, music, dancing, bus trips, having coffee with friends and spending time with his family. Besides farming, Walter always worked another job; driving school bus, hauling milk, hauling livestock and delivering milk for Polly Meadows.
Walter is survived by his five daughters, Connie (David) Klann of Douglas, Lola (Larry) Erdman of Mantorville, Patricia (Craig) Hanson of Rochester, Susan (Wally) Klopp of Pine Island and Renee Boyum of Byron; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-granddaughters; brother, Elmer (Lucille) Boyum of Kasson; special friend Nancy Haberman and his dogs, Jack and Sasha.
Walter was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Ruby; daughter, Rachel Diercks; son, James Boyum; four brothers and five sisters.
Visitation
NOV 29. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963
Visitation
NOV 30. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CST)
Saint Paul Lutheran ChurchPine Island, MN
Service
NOV 30. 1:00 PM (CST)
Saint Paul Lutheran ChurchPine Island, MN 55963
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