Harold J. Boes, 78, of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Gibson General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit in Princeton.

He was born on September 8, 1938 in Brazil, IN.

He was retired from Orkin Pest Control where he worked for many years. He also served in the Army National Guard from 1959-1964.

He is survived by his 8 children, Randy Boes of Princeton, Kim Traylor (Paul) of Washington, Shannon Harvey (David) of Ft. Branch, Matt Boes (Kim) of Evansville, Anthony Boes (Bree) of Jefferson City, MO, Candy Hedge (Greg) of Patoka, Jerry Boes (Jennifer) of Haubstadt, and John Boes (Kelly) of Haubstadt; 22 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Donald Boes of Washington; and 3 sisters, Phyllis Chesnut of Lawrenceville, IL, Jane Goodwin of Washinton and Barbara Killion of Washington.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jonas Boes; mother, Mary Margaret (Burkhardt) Boes Kalanquin; 1st wife, Janet Boes; 2nd wife, Beverly Boes; son, Jeff Boes; and a brother, Francis Kalanquin.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Pastor Anthony Boes. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am until service time on Sunday at the Colvin Funeral Home.