Kenneth E. "Ken" Boyer

Memorial Services for Kenneth E. “Ken” Boyer, age 89, of Norfolk, will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk.  Reverend Mike Moreno will officiate.  Visitation with family will be one hour prior to service at the church. Inurnment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Norfolk at a later date.  Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

He passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Norfolk Veterans Home.

Kenneth Eugene was born September 9, 1932 in Battle Creek, Nebraska to Leroy and Esther (Werner) Boyer.

Ken served in the United States Navy from February of 1951 until February of 1955.  During his time in the Navy, he earned his high school diploma.  Eventually, Ken earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Pasadena College.

Following his discharge from the Navy, Ken worked for a short time in the aviation field in California, before moving back to Norfolk.  He managed the Nebraska Department of Labor Job Services in Norfolk.

On July 19, 1958, Ken married Joann Tegeler at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pasadena.  The couple was blessed with two children, Steve and Gina.

Ken was a great collector.  He loved taking the family on fishing trips.

Ken served on the Finance Committee and was a Trustee at Christ Lutheran Church.  He served on the Norfolk Planning Commission for several years. 

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joann, children Steve Boyer of Thailand and Gina Boyer of Norfolk, brother Don (Peg) Boyer of Battle Creek and four sisters-in-law.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents and step brothers Jim and Howard Hale.

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