Dear Linda & family,

We were shocked and saddened to learn of Gordie's death. Even with a strong Faith and belief in eternal life, it is impossible to understand why God calls some of His servants "too soon", isn't it? You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Sincerely,

Jim & Judy

It meant so much when Gordie and Linda came to my ordination service last year. I remember the firm warning from Gordie that I should beware the small ferocious Badgers as I moved outside of my native Hawkeye state. My prayers are with you and the Boerner family in this time of grief.

Linda and family. Peace be with you. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Gordie's death. We will miss his smile and "one liners". I have great memories of our hunting days, and also the golf that we shared. RIP.

Dear Linda,

I'm very sorry for your loss. I have great memories of our college years at Iowa and OAHS with Gordie. I've lost touch with you guys over the years, but it appears you have a wonderful family. My condolences to you all. Mike Peterson called me with the sad news.

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Gordie's passing. He's been a great friend and loyal customer for years and years. We always looked forward to his visit on Siouxland I-Club banquet days sometime between his round of golf and 'primer' at Miles Inn. His phone calls with the latest Hawkeye gossip or a great new joke he knew would have us all roaring were priceless. We are all thinking about and praying for Linda, the kids and his beloved grandkids during this difficult time. We'll see ya up at the Kinnick Stadium in the clouds good buddy! John Yaneff, Kim & Kal Kletschke & Darrell Thomas at KARLTON'S.

We have lots of good memories of you and your family and parents. We always enjoyed talking with you. RIP.

We were so saddened to hear of Gordie's passing. Our prayers go out to Linda and family and Ron and his family. Lots of great memories with the Boerner cousins.

Deepest sympathy to Linda and the family. The Boerner clan and the Hogue clan grew up together! Gordie was always smiling and such a caring person. The last time I saw him was about a year ago at Regatta Grille in Storm Lake, where he was dining with a group from Odebolt, and I got a chance to talk with him for a few minutes.

He will be missed by many! RIP, my friend.

My sincere sympathy to the family. I grew up in Odebolt - In Randy's class. My brother, Ed was a good friend of Ron's. I have fond memories of Ron & Gordie, Mabel & Glen.

Linda,

I was saddened to find Gordie's obituary in this morning's Register. He was a good friend as we struggled to deal with the weirdness of the Iowa J-School in the early '70s. I will remember his essential good cheer and regret we had lost touch. I would have enjoyed sharing his love of the Hawkeyes.

I first met Gordie almost 6 years when his son, Brett, married my friend Missy. I remember having rehearsal dinner in the bank basement where Gordie worked. I have seen him in the last few years, but recently when his son moved. My husband helped the Boerner's move a huge cabinet and I remember Gordie saying it was heavy. My thoughts and prayers are with the Boerner family at this time.

What heartbreaking news to read the email of Gordy passing! Our most deepest sympathy goes out to you Linda and family! We had such a wonderful visit with you and Gordy in mid October. I'm so thankful you both flew out to see us. Gordy truly cared about people, and kept in contact with us all these years. He was a great friend, and we will sincerely miss our Haweye buddy. We pray you feel Gods comfort at this time.

Our condolences to you all. May you feel God's presence and comfort at this difficult time. RIP Gordie.

My deepest sympathies I got to know Gordy when I was a waitress at the café in Odebolt.Enjoyed being hostess for the Rotary Club he attended losts of fun & fond memories.

Dear Linda and Family,

It was with surprise and distress that I heard of Gordie's death. As an older cousin, I remember him and his older brother, Ronnie, from the time they were little. As I recall, they were quite the rascals! We shared many family holidays as we were growing up, and I have fond memories of those days. Although I haven't seen as much of him in recent years, when our paths did cross, he was always cheerful and had a joke to share. I know he will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

What wonderful memories I have growing up as a neighbor to Ronnie and Gordie. I echo what my Big Bro wrote earlier today. We were quite the quartet. Gordy and I always got to be one of the last two chosen when teams were picked, like we had any say in it! Seems he was always the youngest and I was the only girl. I remember "trading "baseball cards with Gordie. He collected them, I simply use them on my bicycle's spokes. I always thought Gordie would be a sports writer or newscaster.

I feel blessed to have had such a quality childhood friend. My sympathies to the family.

Dear Linda -

My heart just sank when I read the paper today. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him terribly. Jill Townsend Tompkins

Linda,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are such an amazing person and I admired your dedication and strength through this heartbreaking journey and tragic loss. Choose option 4 if you need anything!!!!! :)

Gordie was one of those guys that anyone could talk with - always an interesting conversationalist with lots of humor. I enjoyed talking to him off and on when I visited Odebolt. My condolences to his family.

Gordie's brother Ron and I went to school together in Odebolt but more importantly we were neighbors and close friends on our farms. Gordie, Ron, my sister Esther, and I spent many hours playing baketball in their barn. Esther and I would ride our bikes down that .4 mile, play ball, and then had to petal our butts off going back up that hill to get home. It was always fun and I can't remember tempers getting out of hand because Gordie and his brother were just darn good sportsmans. In the years since, whenever I would get back to Odebolt, I would always run into Gordie and it was always great to talk to him and remember those good old days.

Gordie was a part of the Boerner bunch in the small town of Odebolt. Younger than I, I remember him as always having the happy and inviting smile. My condolences to you, Ron, and the rest of the family in your loss.

The Holst family would like to extend our condolences to Gordie and his family during this difficult time. I really enjoyed knowing him and liked to talk Hawkeye sports with him whenever the opportunity presented itself. He was a great man and will truly be missed. GO HAWKS!

I was a member of Gordie's inner circle from Ode Methodist Church Sunday School Preschool through high school and our days in Sac-Ida county.

Gordie always had time for me when we were in school; and although he was older than I, always included me with friends his age. I remember all the good times spent at Uncle Glenn's farm and at Methodist Church activities in Odebolt.

Gordie was the closest thing I had to a brother growing up. I shared a locker with him from junior high through graduation, and an apartment with him in college. He had a unique innocence that belied his razor sharp but never malicious wit. He had no guile; whatever he was thinking had to be expressed immediately and was dispatched with lightning quickness. In those days, he was a great leveler - if Gordie was your friend, it meant you were accepted by the others that knew him, and Gordie had lots of friends. I will always be grateful for that acceptance. A piece of my heart is gone forever. It's with you, my brother.

We will miss Gordie greatly. Had many great times with he and Linda.

Linda and Family---our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength and peace in the days to come.

I second Lance's sentiments. The vivid memories of Gordy's wise cracks and deadpan humor still bring a smile. He had such a unique way of looking at people, places and things and, more often than not, it would be a humorous perspective that made him fun to be around. Rest in peace good buddy.

My prayers are with you, Linda and the family in this time of grief. May you be comforted by the Spirit of God in those around you.

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek.

Man, he was one of us, one of the wise-acre rat pack of Chuck Lakin, Charlie Ferguson, Charles Gehrke and more. Fast with a quip, a sports enthusiast par excellance. Rabid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Dedicated family man. Funny, irreverent and enthusiastic. I'm going to miss you big guy.