Billy Boesch

Billy J. Boesch, 93, of Amboy, MN passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Mankato, MN on March 23, 1931, he lived his entire life in Amboy. He graduated from Amboy High School in 1949. On August 4, 1951, he was united in marriage to Verla Scherer, also of Amboy and together they raised three children. In February of 1952 he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant while stationed in Austria. After being discharged, Bill returned to Amboy and joined his father and brother at Boesch Insurance Agency, where he worked until retirement. Boesch-CRT Insurance Agency is still the longest operating business in Amboy after 96 years. 

Some of Billy’s many accomplishments include elected as President of McPherson Farmers Mutual Insurance Company, helped start Minnesota Valley Savings and Loan the first stock savings and loan bank in Mankato and served on its board of directors, was a co-owner and developer of the first apartment building complex in Amboy, served on the Pleasant View Cemetery Board and as President for over 40 years, served on the Amboy School Board, and was a Deacon and Elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Amboy. He was a member of the Amboy American Legion. Billy enjoyed golfing, playing cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, and maintaining his well-manicured yard.

Billy is survived by his wife of 73 years, Verla. Children Rodney (Cindy) Boesch, Jeffery (Debra) Boesch, and Rebecca (Terry) Scheiber. Seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Leona Boesch, brother Duayne Boesch, and sister DuAnn Scherer.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church of Amboy, 240 North St. East. Visitation from 9:30-11:00am and funeral at 11:00am. Burial with military honors at Pleasant View Cemetery, Amboy following a church luncheon. Memorials preferred to the charity of your choice.