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Kenneth Boeckman Obituary

Boeckman, Kenneth

Kenneth Boeckman, age 90, of Manitowoc, passed away Wednesday evening, July 5, 2017 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.

Ken was born on August 29, 1926 in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Anita (Groelle) Boeckman. He attended local area schools in Manitowoc. Ken enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving as a paratrooper in the Pacific and a member of the Occupation Forces in Japan following the war. Ken played Semi-Pro Football with the Manitowoc Braves from 1947-1952, being inducted into the Manitowoc Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Ken married the former Lucille A. Meyer on September 19, 1953 in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2013. He was employed at Chicago Northwestern Railroad until his retirement. After retirement, Ken and Lucille moved to Woodruff WI where they lived for 24 years. Ken enjoyed woodworking, oil painting, gardening and outdoor activities. He also loved to polka and considered football season the best time of the year.

Ken is survived by his three children: Steven (Kathryn) Boeckman, MI; Cynthia (James) Bowhay, IL; Joel Boeckman, CA; five grandchildren: Sarah (Peter) Garber, IL; Rebekah Boeckman, IL; Joshua Boeckman, FL; Samuel Bowhay, WA; Ruth Bowhay, IL; one brother and sister-in-law: Donald (Diane) Boeckman, Manitowoc; one sister: Joanne Parsley, KS; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Ann Boeckman, Manitowoc; Delores Boeckman, Manitowoc; Kenneth (Mary) Meyer, Manitowoc; Henry (Betty) Meyer, Two Rivers; Elaine Schurr, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Lucille Boeckman; four brothers: John (Marcella) Boeckman; Robert Boeckman; Fred Boeckman; Richard Boeckman; sisters: Bernice Boeckman; Mildred (Karman) Ludger; Margaret (Walter) Bratz; Carolyn (Bert) Truttschel; Phyllis Boeckman; Ethel (Orville) Liermann; Dorothy (Lester) Halverson; Elda (Norman) Fischer; sister-in-law: Martha (Vernon) Schultz; brother-in-law: Henry Schurr.

Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 South 8th Street, Manitowoc from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to "Never Forgotten Honor Flight, 4404 Rib Mountain Drive #234, Wausau, WI or online at www.neverforgottenhonorflight.org Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com

Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Aug. 3, 2017.
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Lori Parsley/Oldberg

December 22, 2017

Uncle Kenny, you will always be with us in spirt. May God of all Comfort be with the Loving Family members. With heartfelt Sympathy and Love, CONNIE & DELMARE KNIER & Family

connie & Delmare Knier

August 12, 2017

So sorry for your loss of your beloved. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. 1 Corinthians 15:26.

August 2, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And of because of special mightiness they are 80 years. Very special indeed!

tb

August 2, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14.

August 2, 2017

Please accept my condolences and have the strenght from God during this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.

S H

July 31, 2017

May the God of peace comfort the Boeckman family during this difficult time (Isa.41:10).

Hamilton Family

July 31, 2017

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