Robert E. Boelling
July 18, 2015
Robert Boelling passed away at his home in Des Moines on July 18, 2015, at the age of 67. He was born June 8, 1948, in Villisca, Iowa, to Ernest and Helen Boelling.
Robert served in the United States Navy from 1966-1969. He married Marta Ramos on December 23, 1985.
Robert worked at John Deere as a tool and die maker, retiring in 2014 after 40 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed building and flying radio controlled airplanes, and playing cribbage, but above all, he loved spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren any chance he had.
Robert is survived by his wife, Marta; children, Craig Boelling of Cumming, Bradley Boelling of Arlington, TX, and Tiffany (Wade) Wych of Grimes; grandchildren, Chase Boelling, Alexis Boelling, Callie, Bailey, and Addison Wych; siblings, James (Karen) Boelling of Ankeny, Melinda (Dean) Martin of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, and Thomas Boelling of Des Moines; as well as a niece and nephew, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Friday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Phil and Louise McCalley
07/20/2015
Marta,
Know that you are loved and appreciated. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you. May God be your strength at this difficult time. Bob was kind and thoughtful.
Stay in touch,
Phil/Louise
Stephanie & Chris
07/20/2015
Our deepest sympathies during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom
07/20/2015
miss you