Robert Boleyn

Robert Leo Boleyn, 87, of Elgin, Iowa passed away on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at his home in Elgin, Iowa. 

Robert was born Oct. 31, 1930 to Leo and Frieda (Miller) Boleyn in Elgin, Iowa. 

He attended Elgin School through the ninth grade.

Bob was united in marriage with Rosella Craig on April 17, 1949 at First Baptist Church in Elgin, Iowa. He was a lifelong resident of Elgin, Iowa. 

Bob worked various local jobs before being employed by Rock Island Rail Road, working there from 1960 to 1980. He did maintenance for Good Samaritan Society for 17 years and also was a substitute bus driver for Valley Schools. 

Bob enjoyed fishing and hunting and shared much of his catch with friends and neighbors. Most notable were the fish fries at the Good Sam, which were supplied, fried and served by Bob, Rosella and Bob’s brother, David. 

He continued his giving spirit by donating his body to the University of Iowa.

Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rosella of Elgin, Iowa; his children, Cindy Buckendahl of Aurelia, Iowa, Craig (Vicky) Boleyn of Oelwein, Iowa, Cary (Cathy) Boleyn of Elgin, Iowa and Shelli Boleyn of West Union, Iowa; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Roger (Gretchen) Boleyn of Elgin, Iowa, David (Kay) Boleyn of Elgin, Iowa and Barbara (Tom) Meis of Florence Gardens, Arizona.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Freida Boleyn; brothers, Dennis and Raymond Boleyn; and one sister, Marilyn Hildebrand.

  Funeral Services were held at 11 am on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Elgin, Iowa with Rev. Lee Boleyn as the officiant.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity or church.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home in Elgin, Iowa helped the family with arrangements.     50u50