BOAS, Gerald L., Sr., age 90, of Centerville, Ohio passed away Friday, March 15th, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. Gerald “Gerry” was born in Urbana, Illinois on January 3rd, 1929 to Daisy Viola Talbert and George Elmer Boas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Barbara J. Boas. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Master Sergeant from June 25th, 1950 to July 27th, 1953. He worked as a photo engraver, by trade, and had a passion for his cars, boats, and photography. Gerry is survived by three children: Kristi (Bryan) Boas Marshall, Gary (Deborah) Boas, and Marcia (Timothy) Denlinger; seven grandchildren: Aimee (Patrick) Matyas, Julie Denlinger, Tyler (Lindsey) Wilkins, Brandon (Leah) Boas, Kevin (Maristela) Denlinger, Nicholas (Katrina) Wilkins, and Jamie (Mike) Johnson; twelve great grandchildren,: Abigail & James Matyas, Easton & Emery Wilkins, Amielia Denlinger Hoffman & Mathew Johnson; Nile, Theodore &Mara Boas, Isabel &David Denlinger and Mason Wilkins. A memorial service is to be held on Saturday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. at David’s Cemetery Chapel in the Community Mausoleum, followed by the inurnment. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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