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Richard Boer Obituary

Richard "Rich" Boer - ninety-three years old and a native of Northwest Indiana - passed away peacefully in the presence of family on January 15, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. Rich was born in Gary and raised there by his late parents Edward, Sr., and Gazella. He would go on to reside in Merrillville, Lowell, and Demotte until very late in life.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Geisen-Pruzin Funeral & Cremation Services, 6360 Broadway Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Additional Visitation will be on Friday, January 20, 2023 DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Consolation from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Services beginning at 10:30 AM with Rev. Dennis Faker officiating. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN.

For the complete obituary, visit Richard's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.

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

Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 18, 2023.

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Geisen-Pruzin Funeral & Cremation Services - Merrillville

6360 Broadway Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

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10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Consolation

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