Kenneth "Bodie" Boedeker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth "Bodie" Boedeker, age 81 of Higginsville, Missouri died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. Born June 25, 1931 in Higginsville, he was the son of Benjamin Boedeker and Clara (Schowengerdt) Boedeker. He married Rita Hill on October 27, 1951. Mr. Boedeker was a lifelong resident of Higginsville where he owned and operated Boedeker's Nursery, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ in Higginsville and a member of The American Association of Nurserymen and Missouri Association of Nurserymen. Preceding him in death are his parents; one daughter, Sheryl Apprill; and two brothers, Bill Boedeker and Maurice Boedeker. Surviving are his wife, Rita Boedeker of the home in Higginsville; two daughters, Rhonda Boedeker and Jennifer Boedeker both of Higginsville; four grandchildren, Michelle (Brian) Sartain, Austin (Monica) Ritter, Ashlynn (Kevin) Sowers, Clayton Stiff; four great grandchildren, Ethan Ritter, Sydney Ritter, Greenlee Sowers, and Talon Sartain. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Salem United Church of Christ, 1500 N. Main St. Higginsville with Pastor Betty Thaller officiating and Ramona Moore as pianist and vocalist. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Friday prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Rinne, Dale Sherman, Rusty O'Dell, Don Cleveland and Glen Mais. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com

Kenneth "Bodie" Boedeker

June 25, 1931 - May 14, 2013