Robert V. Boden

Robert "Ace" Boden, age 85 of Iron River (formerly Stambaugh) Michigan, passed away peacefully May 18, 2010 at Northstar Health System, Iron River with his children at his side. Born on June 4, 1924, son of the late Linus and Amanda (Ecklund) Boden attended the Stambaugh schools, graduating from Stambaugh High School in 1942. He attended Michigan State University and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWll, serving in the Pacific. He married Dolores B. Pozniak in 1953 at the Assumption Catholic Church, Iron River, MI. and the couple made their home in Stambaugh, MI. They celebrated their Golden Anniversary in 2003. Robert was employed by the M.A. Hanna Mining Company, working in the local iron mines at the Homer Wauceca and Groveland until his retirement. Involved in many civic endeavors, he directed the children's parade for the Stambaugh Athletic Association. Robert founded and directed a winter figure skating show in Stambaugh. He was active in the Iron County Steelers football and the Stambaugh hockey programs. He enjoyed playing and coaching softball, golf, and tennis. He directed the local girls' softball league and organized regional softball tournaments. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed going to camp (The Buckshot Lodge). In the 1990's he served as a playground supervisor, compassionately known as "Bus Grandpa" at the Stambaugh Elementary School. In 2005, he created the M.A. Hanna Annual Retirement Dinner. "Ace" was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Iron River, Stambaugh Volunteer Fire Department, the American Legion Reino Post #21, Stambaugh Athletic Association, a life member of Am Vets, and served on the Veterans' Board and Iron County Community Schools Board of Directors. He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores on November 6, 2004, and two sisters, Ruth Mulder and Ina VanAlsten. He is survived by five children; Robert (Shelley) Boden, Ithaca, MI, David (Debbie) Boden, Appleton, WI, Peter (Jan) Boden, Lake Zurich, IL Barbara Zorzin, Hudson, WI Mark Boden, Lake Orion, MI Sisters; Dorothy Andersson, Naples, FL Pearl Nichols, Albuquerque, NM Audrey (Robert) Barth, Cape Coral, FL Grandchildren; Eric (Leigh) Boden Amanda (Adam) Turner Shannon (Matt) Jensen Brenda Boden Kristen and Margaret Boden Matt and Adam Zorzin Great Grandchildren; Alison Jensen and Jon Godek Many nieces, nephews and extended family The family of Robert "Ace" Boden express their appreciation and gratitude for the compassionate care and ever-supportive professional staff at both the Iron County Medical Care Facility and the Northstar Health System. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 28th at 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, with Rev. Bonny Kinnunen to officiate. Interment: Iron River City Cemetery with the West Side Veterans to accord military rites. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.