HARRIS BOEKER

HARRIS BOEKER Harris Edwin Boeker, 96, of Chandlerville, Illinois, passed away at his home on Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by loving family. He was born July 24, 1928, on the family farm near Newmansville, Illinois, to Walter C. and Jeanette (nee Ritterbush) Boeker. He married Luella Wulf on July 24, 1949, at St Paul's United Church of Christ in Petersburg, Illinois. Harris was a lifelong farmer and served the Newmansville Township for over 50 years as a Road Commissioner and Supervisor. He was a longtime member of the Chandlerville Masonic Lodge #724 and Clinton Masonic Lodge #19, named Mason of the Year in 2021. Other organizations included: Eastern Star, Chandlerville School Board, Cass County Mutual Fire Insurance Board, Lincoln Land Community College Board, Cass County ASC Chairman, Precinct Election Judge, member of the St. Paul's Evangelical Free Church, and volunteer usher for Theater in the Park. Harris received awards for his service in the York Rite, receiving the Knights Templar Cross of Honor in July 2010. He recently traveled to Providence, RI in 2023 to receive the awards for Honorary Past Grand Commander from The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IL and Order of The Purple Cross from The Sovereign College of North America. Harris is survived by his sons, Dennis (Tamara) Boeker and Michael (Rhonda) Boeker; his grandchildren, Seth (Amy) Boeker, Kristin Boeker, Carissa (Roger) Jarrard, Niko Boeker and Alexa (Jake) Ward; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Luella; his parents; and grandson, Brandon Boeker; and his sister Laura VanGeison. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm at the Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, Illinois, with Masonic services at 7pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 10am with Pastor Gary Sheets presiding. Harris will be laid to rest immediately following the funeral service at Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Cass Schuyler Area Hospice, 331 S. Main St., Virginia, IL 62691, Chandlerville Lodge #724, 106 N Main, Chandlerville, IL 62627, or Clinton Lodge #19, 125 S. 5th St, Petersburg, IL 62675. Please visit Harris's online obituary at hurleyfh.com where you may share memories and condolences with his family. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting Harris's family with arrangements.