James Leroy Boedeker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Leroy Boedeker of Saint Joseph, Missouri, born in Parnell, Missouri, who passed away on January 31, 2023 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald Leo and Grace Lucile Boedeker (Diss); his son Randall Leroy Boedeker; and his brother Paul Boedeker. He is survived by: his wife Norma Jean Herring; his siblings, Catherine Barmann (Joe) of Maryville, MO, Dorothy Walk of Lee's Summit, MO, Joseph Boedeker (Sandra) of Macon, MO, Robert Boedeker (Kathi) of Maryville, MO and Francis Boedeker (Rita) of Monticello, MN; and his daughters, Tammy Arnold (Tim) of St. Joseph, MO, Debbie Pullen (Gary) of St. Joseph, MO and Brenda Sullivan (Steve) of St. Joseph, MO. He is also survived by five grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Per Jim's wishes, in lieu of flowers please send donations to Parnell Cemetery, Freudenthal Center for Parkinson's Disease, or St. Joseph Friends of the Animal Shelter.
