Charles Boquist

CHARLES R. BOQUIST

Marion

Charles R. Boquist, 85, of Marion, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with masonic service at 7 p.m. Funeral service: 10 am Friday, Dec. 18, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors.

Charles is survived by his wife, Lois; daughter, Margaret (Andrew) Beardall of Littleton, Colo.; son, Richard (Paulette) Boquist of Marion; grandsons, Michael (Ashley Schutte) Boquist and Matthew (Ashley) Boquist, both of Evansdale; and great-grandchildren, Hollis Boquist, McCoy Boquist and Mea Schutte.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Glen Felker and Clair Felker.

Charles was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Wyoming, Iowa, to Don E. and Henrietta (Behnke) Boquist. He earned his bachelor's degree from Coe College and his master's of social studies from the University of Iowa. He married Lois Sue Brockman on July 21, 1951, at the Presbyterian Church in Marion. Charles worked as a teacher for more than 30 years, retiring in 1992 from Marion Independent High School.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 6, the American Legion Post No. 298, and while attending Coe College, he was a member of Lambda Chi Fraternity. Charles was an Army veteran of the Korean War. In October 2014, he was a member of the Honor Flight and participated in the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his family.

Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Charles.

There will be a luncheon at the American Legion Post No. 298 in Marion following the graveside service.

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