Robert D. Boelk Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert D. Boelk of Dubuque, Iowa, who passed away on December 26, 2024 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert D. Boelk to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Henry and Viola Rose Boelk (Northrup); his wife Mable Wood; his son Glenn Boelk; his brother Kenneth; his sister-in-law Viola Boelk; his stepson Dennis Newell; his stepson-in-law Eldon Montgomery; and his former wife D. Marjorie Boelk.
He is survived by: his children, Russell Boelk (Laurie) of Burrton, KS, David Boelk Sr. of Dubuque and Laura Nielsen (Mike) of Sparta, TN; his stepdaughter Heather Montgomery of New Franklin, MO; his stepdaughter-in-law Jo Ellen Newell of Omaha, NE; his grandchildren, Kristi Hartley, Kara Boelk, David Boelk Jr. of Maquoketa, IA, Margaret Nielsen of Roanoke, VA and Lillian Nielsen of Sparta, TN; his stepgrandchildren, Tommy of Omaha, NE, Jason Newell of Omaha, NE, Sara Storjohann (Evan) of New Franklin, MO, Isaac Montgomery of New Franklin, MO, Kendra Crowley (Kyle) of New Franklin, MO and Angel Willard of New Franklin, MO; and his siblings, Sharon Baker (Dan) of Dubuque, Kathy Stoltz (Ed) of Eldridge, IA, Norm Boelk (Pat) of Bettendorf, IA, Carol Hirsch (Tom) of Florida and Steve Boelk (Sue) of Dubuque. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Grace Point Church (3100 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics Iowa.
