Mr. Joseph M. Boelens, 79, of Polo, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The son of the late Marcheil & Margaret Maes Boelens, Joseph was born in Sterling on August 5, 1945.
Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He lived a simple life. Joe enjoyed farming and raising cattle. He worked in the automotive industry for 30+ years and loved spending time working on cars.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Boelens; son, Jim (Jodi) Boelens; grandchildren, Anthony DiGvonni, Madison Boelens and Kaylah (Hunter Shenberger) Boelens; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Sam (Kathy) Boelens and Patrick (Sheila) Boelens; special niece and nephew, Ginger (Darren) Albano and John (Alicia) Boelens; sisters-in-law, Judy (Larry) Armstrong and Kathy (Marv) Jones; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John & Esther Bowman; and many aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at Polo Family Funeral Home. Funeral Service will begin at 11:30 AM with the graveside to follow at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo.
Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.
