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1928 AUGUST 2006

AUGUST M. BOESSEN, JR.

December 24, 1928 — January 14, 2006

August M. Gussie Boessen, Jr., Westphalia, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at St. Marys Health Center. He was born on Dec. 24, 1928 in Westphalia, the son of August Herman and Agnes Mengwasser Boessen. He was married on June 20, 1953 in Rich Fountain, MO to Frances Adeline Mengwasser who survives at the home. Mr. Boessen was employed for many years with Hilkemeyers Hatchery, Huhn Brothers Trucking, Peters Turkey Farms and was a lifelong dedicated farmer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia; Knights of Columbus Council 1171; and Western Catholic Union Branch 314. Other survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, August H., III, and Janice Boessen; Richard J. and Betty Boessen; and Ronnie J. Boessen, all of Westphalia; two daughters and one son-in-law, Charlene B. and Patrick Peters, Linn, MO; and Karen M. Boessen and her friend, Andrew Burnett, both of Westphalia; thirteen grandchildren, Angela Schaben, Stephanie Boessen, Jeffrey Boessen, John Peters, Jesse Peters, Justin Peters, Jonathan Boessen, Clayton Boessen, Cecilia Boessen, Dalton Boessen, Katrina Boessen, Claire Boessen, and Andrea Burnett; four great-grandchildren, Noah Schaben, Savannah Schaben, Elijah Schaben, and Colby Peters; three step-great-grandchildren, Clayton Schaben, Tasha Schaben, and April Schaben; one brother, Elmer Boessen, Jefferson City; and two sisters and their husbands, Frances and Paul Laux; and Mary and Herman Stratman, all of Jefferson City. He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Lydia Boessen; one brother, Joseph Boessen; and three sisters, Hildegard Boessen, Auralia Boessen, and Agnes Schulte. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, with the Rev. Philip M. Kane officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Westphalia. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16th, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Westphalia, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic School, POB 205, Westphalia, MO 65085. Those wishing to email condolences or tributes to the family may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
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