Visitation: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Services: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 11:00 A.M., Holy Rosary Church, 24116 Marian Avenue, Glenwood, Iowa.
Kevin Wayne Bomer, 55 of Glenwood, Iowa peacefully ended his battle with ALS at his home surrounded by his family and friends on September 25, 2024. Kevin was born September 2, 1969 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Stephen Wayne and Sherrill Kay (Reisner) Bomer. He grew up in rural Glenwood and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1988. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1988 and served four years as a boiler technician. He visited many different countries all over the world, and met some lifelong friends. He was honorably discharged in 1992.
Kevin was united in marriage to the love of his life, Michelle Lynn VandeVoorde on June 30, 2001 in Glenwood, Iowa. They have four children and three grandchildren who loved their “Baca.” Kids: Layna, Tom, Hillary and Devon. Grandkids: Deagan, Berkley, and Zach. Kevin was employed with OPPD for 24 years as an Underground Construction Crew Leader where he made lifelong friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and loved ATV riding, camping, and tractor pulls. Kevin was passionate about watching the Iowa Hawkeyes or Dallas Cowboys. He was a founding member of, “The Liars Club” which met weekly.
Kevin was a larger-than-life kind of person. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew and loved him. He never met a stranger and had a huge heart. He enjoyed spending time mentoring many throughout the years and had a lasting impact on them. Kevin was a broad muscular guy, but he had the biggest heart. He was someone who was generous and caring.
Preceding Kevin in passing were his grandparents, Evon and Helen Bomer and Doris Reisner Wendt. Survivors include his wife Michelle Bomer of Glenwood, Iowa; children Layna (Evan) Stanley and their children Deagan and Berkley of Glenwood, Iowa; Tom Bertelsen of Colorado Springs, Colorado and son Zach; Hillary Bertelsen of Des Moines, Iowa; Devon Bomer of Glenwood, Iowa; parents Steve Bomer; Sherrill (Sherri) Bomer and husband Dale Brown of Glenwood, Iowa; brothers Jason (Stepheni) Bomer of Glenwood, Iowa; Darren (Amy) Bomer of Silver City, Iowa; and an army of nieces, nephews, extended relatives and MANY friends.
Interment: Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.
Memorial donations may made to ALS in the Heartland. https://alsintheheartland.org/how-to-help/donate.html
21 Condolences
Michelle and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing, He will be greatly missed!!!
My condolences to Michelle and all the family. What a great guy! So very sorry!
My prayers and thoughts are with Kevin’s family. Rest in peace Kevin
When I think of Bomer, I instantly smile. He knew how to love life and was a friend of all. Fun guy that knew how to compete as a champion in track and cc. He gave a coach gray hair but lots of championships.
Michelle and family, very sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to everyone. Bob and I are here for you.
Love Nicole and Bob
So very sorry for the families loss, my sympathy and prayers to the family!!!
We are so sorry to hear about Kevin. Our thoughts are with Sherri,Jason and Darin and families.
Prayers and sincere condolences to Kevin’s family and friends, at this difficult time. Hold on to your memories. God Bless
Please know I am sending big hugs. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Our Hearts and Prayers are always with the entire Bomer Family
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Dan Sandy Benscoter
Detroit Lakes Minnesota
So sorry to hear about Kevin. Sometimes life i tough and down right unfair and this is one of those times. Losing someone so dear and full of life is one of the deepest hurts a heart can feel I know Kevin was truly loved. I hope memories live on and will bring the family comfort when you need it the most. PLEASE, know that Kevin was a WONDERFUL, FUNNY KIND OF GUY.. HE WILL BE MISSED. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE HIM AS MY STEPSON… I cannot ease your pain but know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Take one step at a time. May you rest in peace Kevin. Remember all the memories you made as a family with him. Thinking of you all at a time like this. Love Diane Bates
We are so sorry for your family’s loss. Blessings and prayers being sent
Kevin wil be missed by all. He was a friend of our family. Prayers going to all of the families.
When I think of Kevin, I think of an outstanding wrestler in high school. He was such a nice person and will be missed by everyone that knew him and his family.. My condolences to all.
Shipmate you will be welcomed in Fiddlers Green when you arrive
So much love and prayers for Michelle and family. Kevin always made me laugh and just made life better. He will be missed by his friends and family of 1988.
My sympathy to all of Kevin’s family. I enjoyed knowing Kevin when I served as a substitute teacher in Glenwood schools
Thoughts of comfort and prayers to the family.
I meet Kevin at the soy bean plant he was a smart funny hard working man I learned a lot about boiler operation from him sorry to hear that he past away
We are so sorry for your loss. Kevin will be remembered by everyone that knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with his family
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Kevin made the world a better place. He will be deeply missed by all.
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