Obituary for Kenneth Ray Boening
Kenneth Ray Boening passed away February 8, 2023, at the age of 85 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Loma Vista Community. He was born at home May 31, 1937, to John and Cora Boening (Moehrig).
His early years were spent helping on the farm with his older brother Leland and he also enjoyed the visits with his cousins in the Poth and Blackhill areas. He attended Darilek school through the eighth grade. He and Leland and other neighborhood boys would ride their horses to school, often taking their 22 rifles with them. They would shoot some rabbits on the way and then build a fire and cook them for lunch!
He attended 9th grade in Floresville but decided after finishing that year it was time to go back and farm full time. That was 1952, the drought of the fifties started. So, he had to go to plan B. He worked construction, (Pushing a wheelbarrow) did some roughnecking in the oil field and then worked at Roeglein Meat Processing in San Antonio. He always told me he appreciated the job, but sure didn’t like it.
He married Mildred Koenig on June 14, 1956. She had grown up right down the road from him and was now working at USAA in San Antonio. They remained in SA only about 3 months. Leland asked if they wanted to join him and Mary Ann on the dairy farm and they agreed. Dad always said that Mom gave up a good job to go milk cows!
The two couples worked together in the years ahead with very little other help. The partnership worked well, and they fed off each other’s strengths. Example: In the early 60’s a 500-acre farm nearby came up for sale, Leland said “Lets put up the $3500 on the contract”. Kenneth said “we don’t have $3500. Well, they had been paying their feed bill regularly, so they just figured they would not pay it so regularly and ride that for a while.
They started flying in 1964. They had planted some cucumbers and after expenses had $14,000 left. They decided that this was “extra” money! So hey, let’s go buy an airplane and learn to fly. For Kenneth that was the beginning of over 50 years of aerial crop spraying and for he and Mildred many years of pleasure flying on trips.
It was not ALL work and no play. In 1969 they bought a place on Lake LBJ. Kenneth and Mildred both enjoyed water skiing and they taught their sons and other family members as well. It’s a family tradition that is still carried on today. And they really enjoyed the trips they took in their private plane. Trips to Niagara Falls, Arkansas, and Nicaragua to visit an ag pilot that worked with them just to name a few.
Kenneth and Mildred bought Leland’s share of the business in the late 70’s. Russell was a sophomore in college and Kenneth simply asked if he wanted to come back to the farm after graduation; for Russell that was an easy decision!
Plus, Scott was 13 years old and pretty darn good help! It was a busy and transitional time on the farm. Kenneth was busy crop spraying and farming and Mildred and some key employees took care of the dairy. They welcomed Russell and his wife Margie into the business full time in the early eighties and Scott and his wife Diane in the late eighties.
The dairy, farm and ranch were able to grow and succeed in the years to come because of hard work, good fortune, and working together. Dad always let the next generation make decisions. He always said, “if you make a mistake, no problem, you will just have to work harder to fix it”. He worked side by side with Mildred, his two sons and daughters-in-law, and several long term and valuable employees.
He and Mildred also enjoyed traveling to different countries and seeing a bit of their agriculture and were able to do more of this as the next generation carried more of the load. Australia, Israel, Europe, and Japan were some of his favorites. He and Mildred were able to go and watch their grandchildren play sports, show cattle, and graduate college. And it surely warmed his heart to see them, and their spouses grow into loving and productive adults.
The five great-grandchildren were extra special to him. He would always take time to talk and visit with them about what was going on in their lives.
Kenneth was also active in his industry, community, and church. He served for many years on the dairy coop board, something he was passionate about, and was a supporter of county stock show. A lifelong member of the First Lutheran Church, he served on the church council and was always ready to help with special projects.
Kenneth is survived by his sons, Russell Boening (Margie), Scott Boening(Diane); grandchildren Megan Posey(Sherman), Braden Boening (Megan), Ethan Boening (Lindsay McCarthy-fiance), Brooke Boening, Kayla Korzekwa (Billy), Ryann Boening (Slade Kasper-fiance); great-grandchildren, Emerson & Beckett Posey, Landyn & Peyton Boening and Beau Korzekwa; sisters-in-law Pat Jasso and Dorothy Van Horn (Lonnie) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends.
The family wants to say a special thank you to Aida Munoz, She was an angel for both Kenneth and Mildred and became part of the family.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife of more than 66 years, Mildred; parents; brother Leland Boening, brother-in-law Albert “Skip” Faschingbauer and sister-in-law Eleanor “Sissy” Faschingbauer.
There will be a visitation with family and friends Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at First Lutheran Church, Floresville, Texas
FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Visitation – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Service - 10:00 AM
First Lutheran Church
1406 6th Street
Floresville, TX 78114
Pastor John Conrad will officiate the services with interment following at Dewees Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Kenneth’s name to the First Lutheran Church Capital Campaign, 1406 6th Street, Floresville, TX 78114, or to the charity of one’s choice.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.FinchFuneralChapels.com
His early years were spent helping on the farm with his older brother Leland and he also enjoyed the visits with his cousins in the Poth and Blackhill areas. He attended Darilek school through the eighth grade. He and Leland and other neighborhood boys would ride their horses to school, often taking their 22 rifles with them. They would shoot some rabbits on the way and then build a fire and cook them for lunch!
He attended 9th grade in Floresville but decided after finishing that year it was time to go back and farm full time. That was 1952, the drought of the fifties started. So, he had to go to plan B. He worked construction, (Pushing a wheelbarrow) did some roughnecking in the oil field and then worked at Roeglein Meat Processing in San Antonio. He always told me he appreciated the job, but sure didn’t like it.
He married Mildred Koenig on June 14, 1956. She had grown up right down the road from him and was now working at USAA in San Antonio. They remained in SA only about 3 months. Leland asked if they wanted to join him and Mary Ann on the dairy farm and they agreed. Dad always said that Mom gave up a good job to go milk cows!
The two couples worked together in the years ahead with very little other help. The partnership worked well, and they fed off each other’s strengths. Example: In the early 60’s a 500-acre farm nearby came up for sale, Leland said “Lets put up the $3500 on the contract”. Kenneth said “we don’t have $3500. Well, they had been paying their feed bill regularly, so they just figured they would not pay it so regularly and ride that for a while.
They started flying in 1964. They had planted some cucumbers and after expenses had $14,000 left. They decided that this was “extra” money! So hey, let’s go buy an airplane and learn to fly. For Kenneth that was the beginning of over 50 years of aerial crop spraying and for he and Mildred many years of pleasure flying on trips.
It was not ALL work and no play. In 1969 they bought a place on Lake LBJ. Kenneth and Mildred both enjoyed water skiing and they taught their sons and other family members as well. It’s a family tradition that is still carried on today. And they really enjoyed the trips they took in their private plane. Trips to Niagara Falls, Arkansas, and Nicaragua to visit an ag pilot that worked with them just to name a few.
Kenneth and Mildred bought Leland’s share of the business in the late 70’s. Russell was a sophomore in college and Kenneth simply asked if he wanted to come back to the farm after graduation; for Russell that was an easy decision!
Plus, Scott was 13 years old and pretty darn good help! It was a busy and transitional time on the farm. Kenneth was busy crop spraying and farming and Mildred and some key employees took care of the dairy. They welcomed Russell and his wife Margie into the business full time in the early eighties and Scott and his wife Diane in the late eighties.
The dairy, farm and ranch were able to grow and succeed in the years to come because of hard work, good fortune, and working together. Dad always let the next generation make decisions. He always said, “if you make a mistake, no problem, you will just have to work harder to fix it”. He worked side by side with Mildred, his two sons and daughters-in-law, and several long term and valuable employees.
He and Mildred also enjoyed traveling to different countries and seeing a bit of their agriculture and were able to do more of this as the next generation carried more of the load. Australia, Israel, Europe, and Japan were some of his favorites. He and Mildred were able to go and watch their grandchildren play sports, show cattle, and graduate college. And it surely warmed his heart to see them, and their spouses grow into loving and productive adults.
The five great-grandchildren were extra special to him. He would always take time to talk and visit with them about what was going on in their lives.
Kenneth was also active in his industry, community, and church. He served for many years on the dairy coop board, something he was passionate about, and was a supporter of county stock show. A lifelong member of the First Lutheran Church, he served on the church council and was always ready to help with special projects.
Kenneth is survived by his sons, Russell Boening (Margie), Scott Boening(Diane); grandchildren Megan Posey(Sherman), Braden Boening (Megan), Ethan Boening (Lindsay McCarthy-fiance), Brooke Boening, Kayla Korzekwa (Billy), Ryann Boening (Slade Kasper-fiance); great-grandchildren, Emerson & Beckett Posey, Landyn & Peyton Boening and Beau Korzekwa; sisters-in-law Pat Jasso and Dorothy Van Horn (Lonnie) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends.
The family wants to say a special thank you to Aida Munoz, She was an angel for both Kenneth and Mildred and became part of the family.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife of more than 66 years, Mildred; parents; brother Leland Boening, brother-in-law Albert “Skip” Faschingbauer and sister-in-law Eleanor “Sissy” Faschingbauer.
There will be a visitation with family and friends Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at First Lutheran Church, Floresville, Texas
FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Visitation – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Service - 10:00 AM
First Lutheran Church
1406 6th Street
Floresville, TX 78114
Pastor John Conrad will officiate the services with interment following at Dewees Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Kenneth’s name to the First Lutheran Church Capital Campaign, 1406 6th Street, Floresville, TX 78114, or to the charity of one’s choice.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.FinchFuneralChapels.com