B. Wayne Boeding, 69, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away at 8:26 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.Born November 23, 1955 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Eugene A. and Doris A. (Abolt) Boeding. On October 30, 1998 he married Danielle Roberts in Keokuk, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife Danielle; two sons: Caleb (Tara) Bones and Declan Boeding; mother Doris Boeding of West Point, Iowa; two brothers: Steve (Sherry) Boeding of West Point, Iowa and Ken (Delain) Boeding of Danville, Iowa; sister Sandra (Tom) Klesener of West Point, Iowa. Sisters and brother-in-law: Brenda Boeding, Erica Martin, Cathy Roberts, Rhonda Perry, and Bret Roberts. Nieces and nephews: Amanda (Travis) Merta, Sam (Shari) Boeding, Shane (Lydia Chaddick) Boeding, Kyle (Stephanie) Boeding, Katie (Thomas) Linkfelter, Jeremy (Amy) Klesener, Jesse Klesener, Jacob (Akina) Stukey, Phillip (Kelly) Culpepper, and Andy (Sarah) Farnsworth. Also surviving are several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; and brother Jerry.
Wayne graduated from Fort Madison High School, he retired from J.I. Case where he was known as “Plain Wayne”. He was a member of U.A.W. Retirees. He was a very social person, he never knew a stranger, he enjoyed watching the river from his front porch, bingo, raising chickens, his antique International tractors, and watching his sons grow.
His body has been deeded to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point with Father Dan Dorau as officiating.
Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in West Point.
Memorials have been established in his memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.