Paul Boehmke
Paul Boehmke, age 73, beloved husband of Beverly (Piper) Boehmke of Trumbull, died suddenly on December 3, 2020 after having suffered apparent cardiac arrest while cycling outdoors the day before. Paul was born on April 8, 1947 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Reynold and Vera (Zipnitski) Boehmke. He was a graduate of Columbia College in New York City where he studied music and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War in South Korea. A lifelong small business owner, Paul ran his own insurance agency Boehmke & Dobosz for many years in Stratford, CT and later retired as a partner in Ryan Associates of Wallingford, CT.
Outside of work Paul was an avid reader of history and a musician who sang, played tenor and alto saxophone, as well as clarinet, flute, and the piano. He performed locally and toured abroad in Germany, France, Switzerland, and the former Czechoslovakia. He was also an avid cyclist known to many in the Nichols area. His death leaves a void on Thrushwood Lake where he served for many years on the Board of Directors and was often seen riding his tractor and mingling with his neighbors. In addition to his loving wife, he leaves his two children, Stephen Boehmke (Nicholas Koster) and Emily Harwell (Jeff), a grandson, Nathan Harwell, his sister, Christine Przybylowicz (Al), and a large extended family. He also leaves two granddogs, Bodie and Trouble, as well as his beloved namesake Paulie the Cat.
A celebration of life event will be scheduled at a later, safer date. Arrangements have been entrusted with THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Dec. 7, 2020.

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Thomas Dautel

December 2, 2021

Paul, we cannot believe it has been 1 year since you passed. We miss you and think about you all the time. I am happy that I still am active with my music talents.

David Mechler

December 19, 2020

To Paul's family...
I am deeply saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Although not too recently, Paul and I played countless Dixieland gigs together all around Connecticut. For me these and the many other times we shared will ever be unforgetable. What a fine friend and musical colleague we have lost! But I know my fond memories of Paul in times past will remain vivid.
My deepest condolences to Beverly, Emily, and Stephen and the rest of the family Paul has left behind. You all are in my thoughts as you work through these sad times...Dave Mechler, Woodbury.

Thomas Dautel

December 17, 2020

Paul was such a special guy. He was a good business man, a very talented musician and a good friend throughout the years. We were all amazed that he could ride his bicycle 20 miles a day. He survived throut cancer and began playing his horn again. It was so sad that his heart was weakened by the cancer treatments but the Lord took him while he was doing the things he loved. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Barbara Dainiak

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David Jennings

December 10, 2020

Our condolences to Bev, Steven and Emily. We shared several summer beach vacations with Paul, his family and Tom Kriksciun’s family when our kids were still kids. Paul was a wonderful storyteller and had us rolling on the floor with laughter. Will never forget him teaching all the kids funny song parodies that they would sing as loud as they could day and night. What a sweet guy.
The Jennings Family

Jim Jansson

December 9, 2020

My condolences to Bev & family. Having grown up in Lordship from the 1950s to the 1970s one could not help but to know and befriend Paul. The gatherings at Russian Beach, Mario’s in Westport, Halloween and others can not be forgotten. Paul was one of those people who made you proud to be a Lordship native!

Erin (McGrath) Morabito

December 9, 2020

Bev and family ,

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss ! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .

Denise Lukienchuk

December 8, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Scott Floberg

December 8, 2020

So sorry to here about Paul’s passing. I’ve always admired his passion for music and listening to his funny stories like only he could tell.

david beaty

December 8, 2020

I knew Paul from the the 70s and did business for years with him and Walt. I still live in Paul and Beverly's old house on Wyoming Street, and I remember helping to move them into the Fern Circle home. He was a great guy and will be missed. My condolences to Beverly and family.