Former Minster resident Margaret H. Boecker, 88, died Aug. 15, 2008, at Trinity Nursing Facility, Beavercreek.

She was born Jan. 27, 1920, to Harvey B. and Emma Mesloh Henning. On Sept. 23, 1940, she married Wilfred B. Boecker, who died in December 2005.

Surviving are a son, Jack (Reenie), Dayton; a daughter, Susan B. (Jack, Sr.) Durnbaugh, Dayton; and two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Deceased are two sisters, Audrey Kemper and Louise Laut.

She gave private music lessons and served as organist at Zion United Church of Christ, New Bremen. She was a 1937 graduate and salutatorian at New Bremen High School. She attended Oberlin College Conservatory of Music.

Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, Deacon John Schmeising officiating.

Calling is 9:30-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to Hospice of Dayton.