Vernon R. Boeckmann, after 89 years of living life on his own terms, has left this physical life. He was predeceased by his wife, Audrey June Boeckmann. He leaves behind to mourn his passing his children, Cheryl and Linda Boeckmann, Roger and Therese Boeckmann, Diane and David Mueller, Dawn and Mike Ready, Karen and Dan Franzen, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also to mourn his passing is his close friend, Joyce Maas. Viewing and services will be private.