Name: Funeral for Ralph O. Boehnke Jr.
Start: 2021-05-20T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. - Liberty Road Chapel

Boehnke, Ralph (Rob) O., Jr. 7/30/1943 - 4/21/2021 Ann Arbor, Michigan After a long battle with cancer, Rob died peacefully with his family around him, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. An Ann Arbor native, he was born in Ann Arbor July 30,1943. He lived his whole life in Ann Arbor and graduated from Ann Arbor High. He graduated from Baldwin-Wallace University in Ohio, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and also where he met his future wife, Ibbie. Rob was a swimmer for both Ann Arbor High and B-W. He joined the United States Marine Corps after graduation and spent a tour in Vietnam from 1966 - 1967. He received the Meritorious Mast upon his completion. Rob and Ibbie were married Sept. 3, 1966. After his return from Vietnam, they moved back to Ann Arbor where they raised three children. Rob returned to the family business, an over 100 year old manufacturing business. Rob was active in Laboratory Products Association. He belonged to Ann Arbor Rotary International, Barton Hills Country Club, Barton Hills Village, and his beloved VP Club of Ann Arbor. His big love was his family and friends. He loved golf, his plants, garden, dancing, and laughing. Rob leaves behind his wife, Ibbie; children, Alice (Pete Lyders), Trip (Samantha), and Chris (Erika); and five grandchildren, Lexi Pew, Maddie Pew, Ryan, Cameron and Ella Boehnke. Due to Covid restrictions, there will be a private family memorial at Nie Funeral Home, Liberty Rd. on May 20, 2021 at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Ann Arbor Rotary Foundation, PO Box 131217 Ann Arbor, MI 48113 or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Apr. 29 to May 9, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
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Beverly Zamplas

May 20, 2021

My dear Ibbie and family,
So many wonderful memories of you and Rob over the years at Barton....anniversary dinners, family dinners, Holidays, golf events and more. I’m sad that I can’t be there to give you a hug in person, but know I have you and your family in my heart and prayers for always.
Love and hugs
Bev Zamplas

Daryl Johnson (Cummings)

May 16, 2021

I am so incredibly sorry to hear of your families loss. I have such fond memories of spending so much time at your house playing with Alice all those years ago. You and your husband always treated me so kindly and were always so inviting. Thank you for that. My condolences to your family during this painful and difficult time

Art johnson

May 12, 2021

Rob and his dad were great people
The boys are pursuing the lab tools tradition by relieving
In the world today

Frank E Macher

May 8, 2021

Ibbie, I am so sorry and so sad to hear of Rob's passing. He was a wonderful man, and I enjoyed many memorable and funl times with Rob and you. While I have been away from Rob's beloved Ann Arbor for many years, some of his passion for Meeechigan has rubbed off on me, a MSU grad! Thank you, Ibbie, for your and Rob's friendship and hospitality. I will continue to root for the Wolverines, and I know that Rob is somewhere on the field rooting for the maize and blue. God Bless you, Ibbie, and know that I am praying for you, Rob, and your family. With Love, Frank Macher

Connie and Bob Landis

May 4, 2021

Ibbie,
that photo of Rob makes me want to talk right back at him.
So many years of being made to feel apart of your family.
Our business meetings, football games ,weddings ,and after Bob retired Rob always kept him up on the business news, and of course there was always the golf games.
Seemed like Pennsylvania and Florida didn’t make a difference. We still remained family.
We will always have our wonderful memories of Rob..
Ibbie and family, You are in our prayers
With love
Connie and Bob landis

Peggy and Chuck Maitland

May 3, 2021

Rob and Ibbie were close friends . When we lived in Ann Arbor we played golf at Barton Hills and they were always guests of ours for parties we held at our home. When we moved to South Haven on Lake Michigan they came every summer for a long weekend. We had so much fun. Rob and Chuck had the same birthdays so we always celebrated them together at the lake.
Ibbie and Rob missed last summer due to his cancer and the pandemic. We plan on keeping the tradition with Ibblie.
We are so sorry for your loss and want to give our heartfelt condolences to all of your family!
Love,
Peggy and Chuck Maitland

The Casey's Crew

May 3, 2021

Rest In Peace Rob. You will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to Ibbie and all of Rob's family and friends. With deepest sympathy, The Casey's Crew.

Nishta and Naren Bhatia

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Nishta Bhatia

May 2, 2021

Rob and Ibbie were the first few people my husband and I met when we moved to Ann Arbor. It turned into a warm friendship noted and celebrated at their Christmas parties, weddings of children, Rotary, or at the bar at Casey’s! Rob was always exuberant, charming, and solicitous. I miss him and can’t quite believe we
won’t see him around town.

Joyce Spaulding

May 2, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will miss his smile. Our deepest condolences Ibbie and family
love the Spaulding’s, Patrick and Joyce

Barbara O'Donnell

May 2, 2021

I'm so very sorry for your loss Ibbie and family.Rob was a fine person and I'm sure you will feel a loss. Love to all. Barbara

Edwin W. Hoffman

May 1, 2021

It is with great sadness that I read of Ralph's passing. I remember having lunch at his table at Rotary and enjoying conversations about golf and advancements in the medical device industry of which he was a leader. He was a kind man with a great sense of humor. My sincere condolences to his family.

Edwin Hoffman

Barb Pomey

April 30, 2021

George and I enjoyed being around Rob. He was always upbeat and seeming to enjoy life. He cherished his family and friends, and he will be missed by all. We send sincere sympathy to his entire family.

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