LaVerna Marie Ida (Ott) Boehm, 94, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017, with her family at her side. LaVerna was born on the family farm in Wood County on January 9, 1923 to Emil and Alma (Meissner) Ott. Fourteen years later, her brother Melvin, was finally born. Something she really longed for. She moved to Eau Claire in 1945 to attend Cosmetology School to pursue her life dream. As fate would have it, she met the love of her life, Leonard Boehm, at Fournier's Ballroom, where they loved to dance the polka. They married in April of 1948, and six children soon followed- Darnell, DuWayne, Dennis, Debra, Doreen, and David. LaVerna was truly one of a kind, and strongly influenced by her German heritage and Wisconsin work ethic and values, as well as from growing up during the depression and WWII eras. She made a way when there was none. The basics were a priority and she often went without. She always put others needs ahead of her own her entire life. She managed Leonard's home building business, and the rental properties, while maintaining a home and raising six children. Her family, her home, her picture window view of the birds and other wildlife, and her beautiful yard filled with her favored flowers-reflected her pride, and brought her joy, particularly in her final years. LaVerna loved to read and do crossword puzzles. Her passing was swift and merciful. She died on a Sunday, in a room with a view. LaVerna is survived by her children, Darnell (Leslie) Boehm, Dennis (Jan) Boehm, Debra (Reinhart) Boehme, Doreen Boehm, David (Darlene) Boehm; five grandchildren, Shannon Chesebro, Alison Nucerino, Brittany Boehm, Pascal Boehme, and Mario Boehm; six great-grandchildren, and her brother Melvin (Doris) Ott; and many other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; her parents; son, DuWayne; and grandchildren, Trevor Boehm and Chad Boehm. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be given to Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek, WI 54742. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701. You can use any measure When you're speaking of Success. You can measure it in a fancy home, Expensive car or dress. But the measure of your real success Is the one you cannot spend. It's the way your kids describe you When they're talking to a friend. The Boehm family would like to thank Sacred Heart Hospital, St. Joseph's Home Healthcare, and other special friends and neighbors for the wonderful love, support, and care they provided.

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