Merlin Boese

Merlin Lee Boese, 73, of Waukon, formerly of Postville, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 6 at Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Postville. Burial followed in the Postville Cemetery, Postville.
Merlin was born November 4, 1941 in Iowa City to William and Mary (Freeman) Boese. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville and attended Postville Schools. Merlin worked at Beucher Lanes and Iowa Turkey Products.
Merlin had been a resident of Makee Manor, north of Waukon, for many years, where he enjoyed many activities offered there. He was recently a resident at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Merlin enjoyed viewing and sharing his collection of movies, especially old westerns. He liked sitting outside and visiting with his friends at the care centers.
Merlin is survived by his brother, Charles (Judy) Boese of Decorah, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Boese; four brothers, Gene, Keith, Allen and Kenneth Boese; and two sisters, Florence Boese and Marion Reierson.
Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Postville assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.graufuneralhomes.com.