Allen Ray Boese (May 28, 1952 - October 23, 2026) | Obituaries – Lake of the Ozarks

Allen Ray Boese Obituary

Allen Ray Boese was born on May 28, 1952, to Pete and Madeline Boese in Nevada, MO. He peacefully passed away at his home on October 23, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He reached the age of 74 years.

As a boy, Allen grew up on a dairy farm in the Rich Hill, MO area. He received his formal education at the Metz School. Allen was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite on March 13, 1966, by Min Ben Becker. He was faithful to these vows until the end. As a youth, he formed many friendships that lasted his lifetime. In 1976, he purchased land in Macon, Mississippi, together with his brother Larry and began farming there. On a beautiful spring day, April 10, 1977, he was married to me, Roberta Unruh, at Versailles, MO. Together we shared the joys and sorrows of life for 49 years. Three daughters and one son were born to our home. We enjoyed many good memories of taking meals to the field and working together as a family. In 1994, we moved our family to Versailles, MO, and began raising turkeys and farming there.

Dad was a kind and patient man. He loved his family and farming and was content to stay at home where he felt he had everything he needed. We enjoyed good family times by the pond and at the cabin he built. He loved to raise catfish and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren many life skills. He would patiently explain things over and over and always had time for his grandchildren and their projects. Dad loved to do little things for his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his calm, steady approach to life.

Dad enjoyed good health for the most part; however, in recent years he had some health challenges and was diagnosed with Parkinson's seven years ago. He accepted the challenges it brought with quietness and was at peace with the path that was his to walk. We are thankful that he is now free from any further suffering.

Dad’s faith was precious to him. His simple approach to life and consistent family devotions brought security to our home. Though he went through valleys at times, he always found the grace and peace his heart desired. He was our rock. We will miss the meaningful discussions and the way he cared for each of us.

A special family memory we cherish from this past summer is a family camping outing to Bennett Springs.

Left to cherish fond memories are his loving wife, Roberta; his children: Sara and Andrew Koehn, Kristy and Tim Hughes, Lanae and Delwyn Koehn, and Vaughn and Katrina Boese, all of Versailles, MO. Thirteen grandchildren: Patrick, Mikayla, and Rylan Koehn; Carter, Sophia, Rilla, and Trey Hughes; Alexa, Brynlee, Lars, and Amara Koehn; Lawson and Bennett Boese. Two young men joined our family for a time, Daniel Mininger and Josiah Gabbert.

He is survived by three sisters: Loretta and Harvey Boehs, Monterrey, TN; Carol Beachy, Versailles, MO; and Marva and Daniel Koehn, Versailles, MO. Three brothers: Larry and Pauletta Boese, Geiger, AL; Kevin and Laura Boese, Macon, MS; and Tim Boese, Nevada, MO. One sister-in-law, Nancy and Merle Classen, Versailles, MO. He will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, one brother, Ron, and one brother-in-law, Leon Beachy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 28th, at the Beulah Mennonite Church near Versailles. Burial will follow in the Beulah Mennonite Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27th, at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.