Francis “Junior” Bouska

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 4:45 pm

Francis “Junior” Bouska, age 77, of Decorah died on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Wellington Place in Decorah.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville. Burial with military rites will be at the Holy Trinity Cemetery in Protivin following the service. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church Saturday morning.

Francis “Jr.” Bouska was born on Oct. 11, 1944, the son of Francis and Pauline (Frana) Bouska in Decorah. He attended grade school in Protivin and Rudolphinum High School also in Protivin. Francis then enlisted in the United States Navy from 1964-1968 where he served on the U.S.S Ranger. Following  his time in the military, he attended Area 1 (now N.I.C.C) for farm equipment repair. On Feb. 12, 1977, Francis married Audrey Sjullie. To this union five children were born: Jeremiah, Ralia, Jason, Stephanie, and Kristen. Francis and Audrey later divorced. In his working years, Francis farmed with his parents on the family farms. Francis has been a resident of Wellington Place since 1984.

Francis is survived by his children: Jeremiah (Tami) Bouska, Cresco, IA; Ralia Bouska, Jacksonville, NC; Jason Bouska, Mason City, IA; Stephanie (Justin) Gerleman, Frederika, IA; Kristen (Brandon) Bouska Earles, Monona, IA. Grandchildren: Nicolas Bouska, Kaylin Bouska, Aurora Bouska, Lenore Bouska, Thoedore Bouska, Xavier Rolan, Shanna Bouska, Chelsea Gerleman, Alley Gerleman, Jorja Gerleman, Haylee Gerleman, Alexis Earles, Drew Earles, and Trace Earles. Siblings: Kitty (Charlie) Meyer, Calmar, IA; George (Kathy) Bouska, New Hampton, IA; Quentin (Mary) Bouska, St. Paul, MN; Anita (Rick) Hemesath, Ossian, IA; Polly (Ken) Haskovec, Cresco, IA; Joe Bouska, Fort Atkinson, IA; Jerry Bouska, Fort Atkinson, IA; LaDeane (Marvin) Lensing, Cresco, IA.He was preceded in death by his parents: Francis and Pauline (Frana) Bouska. Brothers: Jim (Deb) Bouska and John Bouska. Sister-in-law: Lavonne Bouska. Nephews: Alan Meyer, Joel Meyer, and Michael Bouska. Niece: Caroline Bouska.

Helms Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.