Gerald D. Boomershine, 92, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born November 24, 1933, near Rose Hill, Iowa, the son of Jessie “Dale” and Margueritte Irene Stevenson Boomershine. He attended rural school in Mahaska County and went on to complete school at Lacey High School. He was united in marriage to Delores Mitrisin in 1951, the two of them later divorced. On May 3, 1956, Gerald enlisted in the Unites States Army Air Force. He was honorably discharged from the military on November 18, 1959. On May 21, 1960, he was united in marriage to Shirley Cameron in Lancaster, Missouri. Gerald worked as a special investigator at John Deere for over 31 years. He was a member of the Oskaloosa V.F.W. He enjoyed going to the stock car races, square dancing, hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting. Later in life he enjoyed spending winters in Texas and Arizona. He loved to travel and camp, some of his favorite trips were to Germany, Alaska, and Hawaii. He was proud of the fact that he had visited all fifty states. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
His family includes his children, Melissa Boomershine of Burlington, Lorrie (Benny) Edgington of Oskaloosa; seven grandchildren, Ben (Mandi) Edgington of Oskaloosa, Nikki Edgington of Oskaloosa, Jesse Hunt of Clarksville, Arkansas, Amy Hunt-Bean of Clarksville, Arkansas, Chad (Brandi Yoeman) Bracy of Amana, Iowa, Jamie Rauch of Oskaloosa, and Jake Rauch of Oskaloosa; fourteen great grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Danny and Connie Boomershine of Harvey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Shirley on August 20, 2022; three sons, Gerald Boomershine, Jr., Steve Hunt, and James Hunt; a daughter, Connie Rauch; and a brother, Donald Boomershine.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. the Bates Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jon Nelson officiating. Graveside military honors will be given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family will be at the Bates Funeral Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11:00 Saturday morning. Memorials may be made to Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter.
