"Bev, Denny and Dave- Leo came to see us at Muntzie's visitation only two weeks ago and we had a good talk. The bottom line for a man or woman is how their kids turned out and you two boys are such a testament to your folk's intelligence, strength and values. Henderson has seen much sorrow in the past few weeks and we will mourn Leo but remember his extraordinary wit and steadfastness. Our thoughts and love go out to you all...John Scherle and Girls"
In loving memory of
Leo W. Boileau
November 8, 2006
Leo Wayne Boileau, the only child of Earl and Iva (Androy) Boileau, was born on the family farm near Henderson, Iowa on June 26, 1929. Leo graduated from Henderson High School in 1946. He attended Iowa State College in Ames for two years and then began his farming career.
Leo and Beverly Smith were married at the United Methodist Church in Macedonia, Iowa on September 11, 1949. They made their home on the family farm, which would eventually achieve Century farm status for being in the family over 100 years. Leo and Beverly's marriage was blessed with two sons, Dennis Allan and David Dean. All became members of the Henderson Christian Church.
Leo had many interests in addition to his farming and livestock activities. He was an avid sportsman, pursuing basketball, baseball, hunting and fishing. His favorite sport was baseball. After high school he played with town teams from Oakland, Elliott and Red Oak and eventually became coach of his sons' little league teams. Fishing trips with family or friends and hunting for deer and pheasant were regular events for Leo. He also enjoyed woodworking, gardening and listening to Bev play the piano. He and Bev were avid supporters of the boys' school sports and 4-H.
In 1998, Leo and Bev moved from the farm to a home in Glenwood, Iowa. Leo and Bev had been married 57 years when Leo died at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 8, 2006.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Iva Boileau. He is survived by his wife Beverly of Glenwood, Iowa; son Dennis and his wife Jodi of Chaska, Minnesota; son David and his wife Shirley of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; granddaughter Katie Boileau and great-grandson, Carson Klotter of Chaska, and grandson Andy Boileau of Minneapolis.