John Robert Boham

John Robert Boham, age 87, passed away with his family by his side on August 4, 2025.

John was born on October 14, 1937, in Kent, IA to John Robert and Katie Mae. He was the youngest of three boys.

Upon graduating from high school, John joined the Navy, where he was stationed in Rhode Island. After leaving the Navy, he moved to Omaha, where he met his future wife, Alberta. They were married on July 18, 1969.

John and Alberta raised their three children, Lisa, Cheryl, and Beth, all of whom John was very proud. He was the only family member to give each of his kids a unique nickname, which he used more than their real names.

John spent most of his career working for the Nebraska Department of Agriculture as a USDA meat inspector.

John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alberta Boham; children Lisa Union (Chris), Cheryl Skudler (Jesse), Beth Stenzel (Tim), and granddaughter Melinda Union, nieces, nephews, and other family. He was preceded in death by his parents John Robert and Katie Mae Boham and older brothers, Kenneth and Charles.