Obituary of Anthony Bernard Boeckenstedt

Survivors include 3 daughters: Dianne Hermsen of New Vienna, Donna Herbrandson of Waterloo and Lisa (Tom) Manson of Guttenberg, 7 grandchildren: Jim (Meghan) Hermsen, Kathy (Scott) Henry, Jill (Dan) Doyle, Mickey (Heather) Hermsen, Tracy Hermsen, Kristy Herbrandson and Michael Herbrandson, 11 great grandchildren, 2 sisters: Dolores Boeckenstedt at Oak Crest Manor in Dyersville and Rose Agnes Boeckenstedt of New Vienna, 1 brother, David Boeckenstedt of New Vienna, 7 sisters-and brothers-in-law: Kay (Louis) Wessels of New Vienna, Janaan (Len) Wiest of Littleton, CO., Marcella Boeckenstedt of Dyersville and Alice Boeckenstedt of Dubuque, and Jim Freking of New Vienna. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Julianna in 1965, his second wife, Winnifred in 2005, 6 brothers: Charles, James, Arthur, Mark, Albert and Robert Boeckenstedt, and his son-in-law, Harold "Hap" Hermsen. Tony was born on May 16, 1921 in New Vienna, Iowa, the son of Anton and Agnes (Beckman) Boeckenstedt. He married Julianna M. Freking on May 27, 1946. She preceded him in death on June 4, 1965. He later married Winnifred "Winnie" Slagle on June 11, 1966 at St Boniface Church, New Vienna, Iowa. Tony was a truck driver for L.W. Westhoff, he owned & operated Boeckenstedt Plumbing & Heating for about 20 years and then worked for the Western Dubuque School for 20 years retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 4114 and a volunteer Fireman for the New Vienna area. Friends may call from 3 - 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 5 p.m.