Charles P. "Chick" Boehm

CHARLES P. "CHICK" BOEHM, 89, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, May 11, 2009, at Parkview Hospital. Born in Loesch, Mont., he served in the Army during World War II. He was an iron worker for (Local 147) and worked contruction with Martin, G&L and Fruchey Contractors. He was a charter member of Ascension Lutheran Church and a member of American Legion Post 47. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn J.; daughters, Cynthia McKellar of Dallas, Texas and Patricia (Rick) Nordin of Lake Lillian, Minn.; stepdaughter, Sherry (Bob) Ott of Syracuse; stepson, Steve Eytcheson of San Antonio, Texas; grandsons, Jake, John, Joe, Micah, Jeremy, Jason, Brian, and Adam; granddaughters, Kelly, Tina and Angie; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anita; stepdaughter, Penny Baker; brothers, Joseph and William Boehm; and sister, Ann Fick. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8811 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Ascension Lutheran Church or the church school.