Kenneth D Boell

Kenneth Duane, son of Paul and Helen (Baumhover) Boell, was born February 3, 1943, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll. He grew up near Manilla, attending country school at Hayes Township #8 and graduating from Manning High School in 1961. Kenny then farmed with his family.

From 1964 to 1970, Kenny served with the Iowa National Guard as an Ammunition Specialist, with schooling at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Carson, Colorado.

On February 9, 1968, Kenny was united in marriage with Cherryl Anderson at Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia. Six children were born to this marriage. The couple farmed the family farm near Manilla and Kenny worked on other farms in the area and in construction. He retired from Crawford County after 24 years of service.

Kenny was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla and American Legion Post 22 in Manning where he was active with the Ceremonial Team and as Past-commander. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, traveling and American history.

Kenny died at Amelia Place in Council Bluffs on June 13, 2019 at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 10 days.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Cherryl, in 2018; parents Paul and Helen Boell; brothers Robert Boell and Louis Boell; and his father-in-law Albert Anderson.

Kenny is survived by his six children: Lisa (Arnold) Swanson of Council Bluffs; James Boell of Mineola, Marcy Boell and Curtis Boell, both of Harlan; Angie (Dave) Voyna of Grimes; and Kenneth Jr. (Jen) Boell of Manilla; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a brother Richard Boell of Denison; a sister Ella Mae Muenchow of Arcadia; his mother-in-law Goldie Anderson of Nevada, Iowa; a brother-in-law Jerry (Allison) Anderson of Ames; and by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Rev. Andrew Johnson, Officiant

Congregational Hymns

“Here I Am Lord”

“I’m But A Stranger Here”

“On Eagle’s Wings”

Carlys Stribe, Accompanist

Casket Bearers

Alan Boell   Michael Boell

Duane Boell   LeRoy Palmer

John Hinrichsen  David Bruck

Interment with Military Honors

American Legion Post 22

VFW Post 3517

U.S. Army Honor Guard

Manning Cemetery, Manning