Gerald Boller
February 10, 1919 ~ January 21, 2016
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Gerald Boller, 96 years and 11 months, of Highmore, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Highmore Health.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 29, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Rev. Kori Lehrkamp officiating. Burial followed at the Faulkton Cemetery, Faulkton. Visitation was held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a 6:00 p.m. prayer service, Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore.
Dr. Gerald A. Boller was born February 10, 1919 in Faulkton, SD to Fred and Irene (Grater) Boller. He graduated as valedictorian from Faulkton High School class of 1937. He then attended South Dakota State University graduating with a BS degree in pharmacy in 1941.
He worked as a pharmacist in Chamberlain, SD, and the University of Washington in Seattle until 1945. He then entered dental school at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1948. After working in Marshall, MN, and Huron, SD, he set up his dental practice in Highmore, SD, in 1951 where he practiced for more than 50 years. He married Joyce Parlin in March of 1953 and to this union 6 children were born.
He served as Hyde County Corner for 38 years and was on the Swimming Pool committee while on the City Council for several years. He was also active in the Highmore Booster Club, and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Faulkton, the Yeldez Shriners of Aberdeen, and the United Methodist Church in Highmore.
He enjoyed hunting, reading, and talking to anybody and everybody about anything and everything. There wasn’t a dog in the neighborhood that didn’t benefit from his pocket full of doggy treats.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce of Highmore; children: Carrie (Craig) Hansen of Rapid City, Jon (Pam Stokes) of Santa Fe, NM, Merrill Boller of Highmore, Bonnie Boller of Denver, CO, and Tracey (Jon) Morgan of Round Rock, TX; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Robin.
Memorials will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Gerald’s arrangements.
A Visitation was held on January 28, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Luze Funeral Home, 306 S. Iowa St. in Highmore, South Dakota 57345
A Prayer Service was held on January 28, 2016 at 6:00 PM at Luze Funeral Home, 306 S. Iowa St. in Highmore, South Dakota 57345
A Funeral Service was held on January 29, 2016 at 10:30 AM at United Methodist Church-Highmore, 425 Commercial Ave SE in Highmore, South Dakota 57345
A Graveside Service was held on January 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Faulkton Cemetery, south of Faulkton going towards Orient in Faulkton, South Dakota 57438
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Boller family, I am so sorry to hear of Doc’s passing! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Dear Boller Family, The news of Gerry’s passing just reached North Texas and I am so sad. Y’all are such a wonderful family and Kent and I just loved your dad so much. Please know that y’all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Dear Bollers, I was saddened to read about Dr. Boller. You have my sympathies and prayers. Sincerely, Sharon Wright Goebel
My sincere sympathy to the family of Gerald Boller.
My sympathies go out to the entire Boller family. Doc was always one of my favorite Highmore residents. I will also remember going up over the bank for my dentist appointments and looking out the windows on the town below. Many good memories of Doc and the entire Boller clan.
Sending love and prayers to Dr. Boller’s family. I remember when he came to Highmore and lived at my Granmother Ruth’s home. He and Joyce have been friends for many years.
Thoughts and prayers to your family, Doc was such a wonderful man (I still have the fillings that he put in my teeth, good job Doc!) We will all miss him greatly. Hugs to you all. God Bless You!
Sorry to hear of your loss
My heart aches for you losing another beloved family member so soon after Robin’s passing. Doc and Joyce have been such an important part of the Highmore community for many years. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Boller Family, I am so sorry to hear of Doc’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending prayers for the Boller family. I went to Doc Boller when I was 5 years old. My first experience with another dentist had been a disaster. Doc Boller was so kind and caring, I loved going to the dentist as long as it was Doc Boller. He was a wonderful man.
I am sorry for your loss of such a special person in your lives. He was special to a lot of people who grew up in Highmore and who have many memories of going to see Doc. Even when I was a child and was scared of going to the dentist, Doc always had such a way of calming a little girl’s nerves. You have my sympathy and please know your family will be in my thoughts as you prepare to say goodbye.
My sincere condolences go out to the Boller family. I stared going to Doc Boller when I married Martin. I thought he was a very caring person – I enjoyed talking with him. I know there will be a void in the family now but he is in a much better place.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jerry was one of the kindness people I have known. Fr. Dave Axtmann
Joyce you have my sympathy and prayers. Take care. Love Lavon
Bonnie and family…So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!