Charles Boyle
April 9, 1941 ~ January 27, 2014
Charles Boyle, age 72, of New Hampton, Iowa formerly of Elma, Iowa passed away at his residence in New Hampton.
Charles Francis Boyle was born on April 9, 1941 to Charles and Clara (Knippling) Boyle in Elma, Iowa. He attended country school and was a 1959 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Elma. In 1963, Charles enlisted in the Army National Guard and received his honorable discharge in 1969. He was united in marriage to Barbara Wenig on September 19, 1964 at Immaculate Conception Church in Elma. Charles farmed the Boyle family farm until his retirement. He was also employed at Featherlite Trailer Manufacturing for 12 years as a security guard. Charles enjoyed playing golf, gardening, playing cards-especially bridge, going to his grandchildren's events, spending time with family and friends and wintering in Arizona. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Elma, Knights of Columbus and the Elma Country Club.
Charles is survived by his wife, Barbara Boyle of New Hampton, IA; his children, Matthew (Diane) Boyle of Waterloo, IA, Norbert (Lori) Boyle of Ackley, IA, Lisa (Keith) Barnett of Iowa Falls, IA, Randy Boyle of Norwalk, IA and Brian (JoHanna) Boyle of Cottage Grove, MN; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sisters, Norma Buckley of Elma, IA and Judy (Ron) Hillsman of Waterloo, IA; his brother, John (Ardel) Boyle of Elma; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Eleanor, Bernice, Patrick, Madonna, Marjorie and James.
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I remember Charlie very well from high school. He was always a true gentleman. I extend my sincere sympathy to his family.
Our thoughts and prayers to all the family. Louise and Donn Harris
Prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Memories are something no one can take away from you. Memories will help you get through these tough times. We will be thinking of you all. Susan and Tim Nosbisch
Prayers and thoughts to Barb and family! Sorry for the loss, prayers are with you all! Jeff, Rose, Stephanie, Emily, Justin Nibaur
Sorry to hear about Charles. God has another special angel in heaven. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you at this time.
Thoughts and prayers to Barb and family. May he rest in peace. God bless.
Going to miss so much about Charles and is smirky smile. He was an amazing man who left many heartprints behind. Tell Pat, Jimmy Orvie and Darleen hello from me. Charles . Be sure to tell Pat and Jimmy about the little boys. Love you all. Thanks for sharing this man with my family. Rhonda Boyle
I often saw Charles and Barb together. That is a good sign of love and marriage.
Linda ( Conway) Angstman John and my prayers to you Barb, and your family. After spending school years together at IC, I never really knew Charles until we spent time with the 2 of you In Arizona. What a nice couple-I will always think of Charles as the “gentle giant” of our class of “59”
Lisa and I were wonderful friends in High School.she is so close to her family.Bless and watch over her and the rest of your family. Reunite with loved ones gone before youYour earthly family and friends will mourn but also rejoice in the memoriesGod Bless the Boyle family.
Paul Harvey had Charles and his brothers in mind when he gave that inspirational So God Made a Farmer speech in 1978. I had the privilage learning agriculture from these men, something I cherish now although not as a farmer, but someone that can appreciate the good works Farmers do everyday. God Bless and thank you Uncle Charles for a job well done. Mike Boyle
Prayers and hugs go out to the family. Charles was a great man and this is a huge loss. Connie Dutton
There are so many happy memories of your dear loved one there just isnt room enough here to mention them all. I will just say that Chuck was the perfect example of what a Christian Father is. His love of God and all of you showed brightly in his life. He just made everyone feel at home, safe and secure. He will is greatly missed, but Praise The Lord, well get to see him someday. May God grant each of you his Loving Peace. I love you all,
Very sorry to lose this great man. The Boyle family is in our prayers.
So sorry to hear the sad news about Charles. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you Barb, and your family. His smile will be missed by all who knew him. Roger and Marilee Nibaur
Our sincere sympathy to you Barb and all of the family as well as Norma, John and all. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God Bless You All!
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Take care of each other. Sincerely, Ron Diane Stangl
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Jesus promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again at John 528,29 which talks about the resurrection hope. What a wonderful hope that will be! May this bible thought bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Barb, John, Judy and Norma and all the family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Charles as a dear cousin and friend. I agree with the post by Mike Boyle, “and God made a Farmer” sums up Charles perfectly. We will be with you in Spirit tomorrow. May God Bless you and keep you. Your cousin, Virgil and Connie Dykes
My condolences on your loss , you will be in my prayers . Jay
So very sorry to hear of Charles passing – He was such a special member of the class of 1959 Immaculate Conception Academy ELma – My prayers are with his family and I will remember Charles in my daily prayers. Judi Freidhof Henderson , Georgia
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you Barb. Tom Irene Frantzen
To all of Uncle Charles family, You have been in our thoughts and prayers. I liked the title “gentle giant” from a previous postthat describes him perfectly as I think about him when I was growing up. Now I envision him clapping and dancing with the angels on the streets of gold with the rest of his family already there. Wish we could be there to support and share the burden of loss today but the weather is not cooperating. May Gods peace be with us all.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you Barb, and your family. Robert Doris Hall