Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
Maurice Boeke
Maurice (Moe) R. Boeke age 89 of Minster, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster.
He was born December 11, 1934 in Fort Loramie to the late Julian and Frances (Holthaus) Boeke. On January 19, 1957 he married Marilyn Schulte and she preceded him in death on March 15, 1986. He married Grace Clark Swallow on February 8, 1991 and she survives him in Minster.
He is survived by his children: Ronald and Jane Boeke, Sidney, Roger and Brenda Boeke, Minster, Deb and Dave Bornhorst, Minster, and stepchildren Kenneth and Stephanie Swallow, Versailles, Cynthia and Conrad Hoelscher, Versailles,15 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, Siblings: Urban and Ginny Boeke, Fort Loramie and Janet Boeke, Bryan, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by siblings: Albin Boeke, Virgil and Edna Boeke, Jim Boeke, and Ben and Angie Albers.
Moe was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Knights of Columbus #2158, Minster F.O.E. #1391 and the Minster Athletic Boosters. He was a retired milkman and Arrowhead Golf Course attendant. Moe enjoyed fishing, golfing and playing cards. A favorite pastime was watching his family members participate in athletic events. Moe was a Buckeye, Reds and Browns fan but especially liked his Minster Wildcats. He rarely missed a Minster boys or girls basketball game.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster 4-7 PM on Monday, August 5, 2024 and from 9 to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, August 6. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Minster Area Life Squad.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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