1925
William
2022
William Boekemier
February 8, 1925 — January 10, 2022
William Boekemier, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Cora Boekemier; cherished son of the late Wesley John and Minnie A. Boekemier. Devoted father of Carl (Linda) Boekemier, Patricia Kern, Joan (Donald) Lesley, the late Mark Boekemier, Una (Ronald) McKeage, and Erick Boekemier; father-in-law of the late Richard Kern; loving grandfather of Michele Lesley, Nicole Lesley, Amber (James) Garrett, Meagan Lesley, Jennifer (Anthony) Meloy, Heather McKeage, Timothy Boekemier and the late Nicholas Kern; treasured great-grandfather of five; dear brother of the late Wesley Boekemier, Jr., the late Larry Boekemier and the late Lorraine Engh.
William was a member of St. Cletus Catholic Church and was involved in many activities there including Fish Fries. He was an experimental mechanic for Boeing for 38 years. After his retirement he worked many jobs including IGA, St. Charles Parks and Recreation and St. Louis Auto Auction. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking, doing outside chores and he loved riding his motorcycle, which he did until he was ninety years old. William was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made in William's name to Susan Komen Cancer Research.
Baue Funeral Homes is currently following CDC recommendations regarding mask and social distancing policies.
William was a member of St. Cletus Catholic Church and was involved in many activities there including Fish Fries. He was an experimental mechanic for Boeing for 38 years. After his retirement he worked many jobs including IGA, St. Charles Parks and Recreation and St. Louis Auto Auction. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking, doing outside chores and he loved riding his motorcycle, which he did until he was ninety years old. William was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made in William's name to Susan Komen Cancer Research.
Baue Funeral Homes is currently following CDC recommendations regarding mask and social distancing policies.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William Boekemier, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Funeral service
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Starts at 1:30 am (Central time)
Baue Cave Springs, 3950 West Clay, 63301, MO
Graveside services with Military Honors
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Starts at 2:30 am (Central time)
St. Charles Memorial Gardens, MO
Visitation
Saturday, January 22, 2022
11:30 - 1:30 am (Central time)
Baue Cave Springs, 3950 West Clay, 63301, MO
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