Ferdinand Michael Boddeker

Ferdinand Michael Boddeker obituary, Nashville, TN

Ferdinand Michael Boddeker

Ferdinand Boddeker Obituary

Visit the CremateSimply - Nashville website to view the full obituary.

Ferdinand Michael “Mike” Boddeker, 77, of Cottontown, TN went to be with our Lord on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his wife and kids. Mike was born January 9, 1948, in Tampa, Florida to the late Ferdinand and Gloria Boddeker of Texas. He married his wife, Mary Louise Bell on October 9, 1971. They enjoyed riding horses and gathering with friends. Mike spent most of his life working as a carpenter. He served his country in the Army Rangers from 1966 - 1976, and was a Vietnam Veteran.

In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Louivere. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Louise Boddeker of Cottontown, TN; 2 children, Mikey Boddeker of Lebanon, TN and Shiella Amons of Cottontown, TN; 2 grandchildren, Amber Amons of Cottontown, TN and Jake Eden of Illinois; sister, Anita (Doug) Lee; 2 brothers-in-law, Raymond (Irma) Bell of Texas and David Johnson of Gallatin, TN; nephew, Douglas Louivere; and great nephew, Tariq Rodgers of Hartsville, TN and several other nieces and nephews from out of state.

A memorial service will be held in Mike’s honor at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

CremateSimply - Nashville

4962 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37138

Make a Donation
in Ferdinand Boddeker's name

How to support Ferdinand's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Ferdinand Boddeker's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more