Leslie Matthew Boll 76, Overland Park, KS passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at his home.

Les was born Feb. 20, 1940 in St. Louis, MO to Leslie P. and Florence H. Boll. He attended Christian Brothers College High School and received his BS and MS degrees in Corporate Finance from St. Louis University. Les was a professor of corporate finance at Southern Illinois University and Westminster University. He spent the majority of his career in International Banking. He worked for Mercantile Bank and CitiBank in St. Louis, MO, finishing his career as Vice President and manager in the International Banking Dept. at Commerce Bank in Kansas City. Les was a member of multiple trade organizations including, Treasurer President-Mid America Committee on International Banking (MACIB); Member President-National Association of Committees on International Banking (NACIB); Treasurer, Board Member, Chairman-Saint Louis International Trade Club (800 member trade association); Member, American Bankers Association, International Committee; Appointed by US Secretary of Commerce, member Missouri District Export Council; Recipient of US Secretary of Commerce's International Leadership Award; Treasurer, board Member, President-International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City (400 member trade association); Appointed by Kansas Governor, confirmed by Senate to membership-Kansas International Loan Guarantee Board; Awarded the "E" Award for Commerce Bank International Department by the President in the Rose Garden. Les was also appointed by US Secretary of Commerce, member and former chairman, MidAmerica District Export Council; and member Kansas Governors Selection Committee, Kansas Exporter of the Year Award.

Les was an active member of his church and also served on the Archbishop's Pastoral Council.

Les is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joanne Boll; daughter, Julie (Jon Steinhauer) Boll, Two Harbors, MN and son, Leslie Michael Boll, Houston, TX.

Memorial Mass

Memorial Mass will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Mission, KS.

Memorial Contribution

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson Ave., Mission, KS 66202.