JACOB BOEGLI

Jacob R. “Jake” Boegli, age 28, of Darlington,, formerly of Brodhead, died unexpectedly March 27, 2022, at his home in Darlington.

He was born Nov. 4, 1993, in Monroe to Jerry Boegli and Tracy Schade.

He grew up in Brodhead where he lived until moving to Darlington. He received his G.E.D. from Blackhawk Technical College and had been working for the Darlington Whey Plant for the past two years.

When he wasn’t working, he was living life to the fullest, according to his family. He was a kind man who was known to he make everyone’s life just a little bit better with some smart-alack comment.

He was always willing to lend a hand, whether to help put up a fence, pay rent, or drink a case of beer – friends could call Jake.

He had a passion for hunting and fishing. If there was a season for it, he had a license for it. He shared his love for the outdoors with his dad, uncles, brothers, cousins, and friends.

His love for riding can also not be forgotten. His four-wheeler and dirt bike were a sense of pride, and riding with people was at the top of the list of favorite things to do. “But be clear, he would not condone to drive them like he did,” according to family.

He was funny, witty, and always up for a good time. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, sharing stories and “shootin’ the breeze.”

He will be deeply missed but the stories that can be told of his adventures will live on.

He is survived by his parents: Jerry (Missy Boeck) Boegli of Monroe, and Tracy (Glen Pinson) Schade of Beloit; childhood spouses of parents: Shannon Edge of Juda, and Terry Namminga of Beloit; his brothers: Sean (Samantha Bevan) Winters of Edgerton, Zacharie Schade of Janesville, Tyler Youngs of Juda, Tyler Schade of Las Vegas, Max Namminga of Beloit, and Luke Namminga of Beloit; his sisters: Emi (Dakota) Rumery of Beloit, Savanna (Kennan Gibson) Boegli of Platteville, Courtney Schade of Las Vegas and Kayli Namminga of Beloit; his maternal grandparents: Robert and Deborah Kauffman of Janesville, his paternal grandfather: Henry Boegli of Blythedale, Missouri; his honorary grandparents: Perry (Eilene) Edge of Juda, Marjorie (Kim) Cherrey of Monroe, and Melvin (Sandra) Namminga of Beloit; his uncles: Randy (Julia Rielly) Liddicoat of Darlington, Matthew (Kristi) Kauffman of Beloit, and Carl (Kari) Liddicoat of Darlington; his aunts: Suzie (Dan) Sullivan of Rockford, Illinois, Jennifer Boegli of Blythedale, and Michelle Eastin of Leon, Iowa; and his nieces and nephews that he adored: Serenity, Sawyer, and Liam Rumery.

He was preceded in death by one sister: Hannah Boegli; and his grandparents: Roger and Ardith Liddicoat.

A visitation was held Monday, April 4 at First Baptist Church in Darlington. A memorial fund has been established in Jake’s name.

The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is assisting the family. For online condolences, visit www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.