Chris W. Boedeker, age 98 of Lowden, passed away on Thursday June 7, 2018 at the Clarence Senior Living Center. Funeral services will be held at Zion United Church of Christ in Lowden on Sunday June 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Van Horn Cemetery with a private family luncheon to follow. Chris was born January 18, 1920 south of Clarence to Dick and Mary Deerberg Boedeker. He married Phyllis Wenndt on July 7, 1956 in Lowden, Iowa. Survivors include his wife of 61 years Phyllis; daughters Karla (Dennis) Ruther of Lowden, Nancy (Victor) Manilla of Centennial, CO and Becky (Steve) Kerns of Clearfield, IA; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Betty Jean Baal of Broomfield, CO; and brother, Henry Boedeker of Lowden. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry; brothers, Paul, Richard, Don, and Norman; and infant sister, Milda. Chris served his country in the Army in World War II and was a member of the Lowden American Legion for over 75 years. He was a member of Zion UCC, farmed in the Lowden area and enjoyed woodworking, gardening, playing cards, and going dancing with Phyllis.