Burnell G. Bodenbender, age 87 of Boscobel, passed away on Sunday June 21, 2015, at Gundersen Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel. He was born on April 25, 1928, in Avon, South Dakota, to Henry and Anna (Reider) Bodenbender.

He married Bonnie Adkins on February 14, 1954, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel.

Burnell moved to Marion Township in rural Boscobel from Avon, SD, in 1936 with his parents and brother. He farmed on their family farm for many years and later worked as a custodian for Boscobel Area Schools and St. John's Lutheran Church. Burnell loved the outdoors, including gardening, hunting and fishing, plus driving his Farmall tractors. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was a devoted fan of the Badgers, Packers and Brewers. He was well known for his quick wit and enjoyed a good laugh.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Bodenbender of Boscobel; a son, Brad (Laura) Bodenbender of Boscobel; a daughter, Beverly (Bret) Hoesly of New Glarus; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harry Bodenbender; a sister-in-law, Betty Bodenbender; and a brother-in-law, Ivan Adkins.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel with Pastor Charles Koester officiating. Burial was in the Boscobel Cemetery.

Memorials can be given to St. John's Lutheran Church in Boscobel or the Boscobel Rescue Squad.

Online condolences can be sent to http://www.kendallfuneralservice.com.