Obituary

Remembering Joe Boehrig

Joe Boehrig, age 86, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; grandson, David Mancuso. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Patrick and Peggy Boehrig, Pamela and Douglas Miller, Linda and Mike Mancuso, Joe Boehrig Jr.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Janice Simpson; dear friends, Marge Wilson and the rest of the gang at Marge’s Donut Den; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with Fr. Peter Omogo presiding. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 10 to 11 am at St. John Vianney Church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Samuel Omogo Foundation. Due to gathering restrictions, there will be a limit on the number of people who may enter the building at a time and face masks will be required.

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Thursday, April 15 · 10:00am - 11:00am

Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, April 15 · 11:00am

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We are so sad to hear this wonderful man Joe Boehrig has sadly past away. One fire man to another RIP From Harry and Dorothy Simpson Scotland

— Harry Simpson

Miss my big brother; love to all Joe's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

— Janice Simpson

My deepest sympathy to your family. Rest In Peace Cuz.

— Andrea Blalock

My heart goes out the family with love and care. May knowing that God has the power to bring comfort help you through . With him you are never alone, he wants you to take your hand he will give you strength. He is faithful and will never fail you. You are all in my prayers May Prayers go up and Blessing come down

— Maxine Weimer

Deepest condolences to the Boehrig family. He was a great man. Growing up on Oakcrest all of us kids kept the neighborhood busy and he was sincerely kind and tolerant of us all. Prayers to the whole family.

— Carri Shipaila (Phelps)

Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you

— Mary Ann Fontaine

It was my privilege to work for and learn from Lt. then Captain Boehrig early in my career at the Grand Rapids Fire Department. He was a solid fire officer and person to look up to. Prayers of peace and comfort to his family and friends.

— Ron Tennant

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. May God hold you a little tighter in the days that follow. My heartfelt condolences to Joe's numerous loved ones.

— Ronda Pilczuk

Prayers and sympathy extended to you as a family, he will be missed.

— Wilma Nyburg

Love and prayers being sent to Joe and his entire family. We will miss you dearly, Joe and are blessed to know you.

— Kathryn Pilczuk

To all of Joe's family and friends: we are so very very sorry for your loss. We would see Joe at mass a lot and occasionally over at Marge's Donut Den. He was a great man. May he rest in Peace. Love, Tom & Mary Bearss St. John Vianney Parish

— Tom & Mary Bearss`

Father, teacher, humanitarian. Dedicated Christian.

— Patrick J. & Peggy S. Boehrig

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