Donald G. Boley

Donald G. Boley was born January 16, 1948 to Arley and Lillian Boley of Fairbury and departed this life at his home Monday, October 5, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 67.

He attended Fairbury Public Schools and was a member of the graduating class of 1966. After High School, Don worked for Smitty’s in Jansen. Don met the love of his life Carol Ann DeWald and they were married on October 21, 1967 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Fairbury.

Don served in the Army. While stationed in Frankfurt, Germany they were blessed with their daughter Brenda Sue. After the Army, Don and Carol and Brenda settled back in Fairbury. Don worked for the Fairbury Public Schools as a custodian.

Together Don and Carol purchased houses, remodeled them and rented them out. Don also worked and later bought Williams Exterminating.

In their leisure Don and Carol loved to travel making trips to 49 states and England, sometimes taking their Grandchildren Jake and Jessica Sand along. They both loved going to Casinos. For years “The Boley Bug Stompers” was Don’s little league baseball team he sponsored.
The two brightest spots in their lives were their Grandchildren Jake and Jessica Sand. Don and Carol were avid supporters of their many activities, including baseball, softball, football, basketball, and Girl Scouts.

Don loved spending time with family and friends, especially his daily coffee group.

Don is survived by his daughter, Brenda (Shawn) Sand of Fairbury, Grandchildren Jacob & Jessica Sand of Fairbury, Sisters Joann (Jim) Davis, Joyce (Archie) Lind both of Grand Island, Step-brother Phil (Irene) Herron of Lincoln, Step-sister Judy (Garren) Goebel of Fairbury, Brothersin-law Donovan Harris of Fairbury, Dennis (Pat) DeWald of Omaha, Gary (Pat) DeWald of Lincoln, Joe (Traci) DeWald of Simpsonville, SC, Pete (Deb) of Raymond, Sisters-in-law include Linda (Tom) Throckmorton of Seneca, SC, Mary (Terry) Mau of Alexandria, Karlene (Mardy) Rentschler of Omaha, Patsy Hack of Kearney and Lori Elgert of Lincoln, Mother-in-law Lieselotte DeWald of Fairbury, numerous nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, sister Donna Harris, wife Carol and infant son Donald Dean.

We will miss your great smile, contagious laugh, the ability you had to make others feel at ease around you. Most of us here can attest and encountered your sense of humor.

Services will be held Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Fairbury with Pastor Mark Liscom officiating. Memorials have been established to the Family’s Choice. Cremation with burial at a later date. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.