Joe Boever is forever tied to the story of a politician he likely never even met. And many who became aware of him after his death only had one question about him: why was he walking alone along a state highway at night?
But Boever lived a nuanced life. Philosophical and unbound, his family says he suffered from depression and often moved around. But throughout he was known for his desire to help others.
To many, the details of the crash investigation and questions over repercussions for Jason Ravnsborg were just headlines. To Boever’s family, every step of the process was deeply personal and sometimes traumatic. For them, the impact was not political. It’s a “Think” sign on a lonely highway and an empty pouch of rolling tobacco left in a tractor.
In this episode of Short Walk, we talk with those who knew and cared about Joe Boever to learn more about the man who loved reading books and growing things.
