Racine – John H. Boehm, “Opa”, passed away unexpectedly at All Saints Hospital on Saturday, June 6, 2009. He was 65. John was born in Racine on July 15, 1943, son of the late Edmund and Orlea (nee: Lampman) Boehm. Following high school, John joined the US Army, and served in Germany from 1960-63. There, he met a beautiful young German girl who would later become his wife. Maria Helene Mueller and John Homer Boehm were married in Bamberg, Germany on August 17, 1963. Throughout the years they enjoyed countless trips back to Germany to visit with family and friends in a country that he dearly loved. John was the epitome of the hard-working family man. Nothing came before his wife and children, and he was a perfect role model for his grandchildren. John loved to golf, work in the yard and help others with projects whenever he could. There were few things that he couldn’t fix or repair. He was very detail oriented, and precise in everything he did. Many of these attributes are what lead him to a long and successful career with JI Case, where he was a Quality Control Engineer for many years. His sense of humor and quick wit were trademarks of his personality that everyone loved and enjoyed. He will be missed by many family members, friends, co-workers, and his puppy “Kirby”. John is survived by his loving wife of almost 46 years, Maria; his children, Patricia (Bernhard) Brandt of Schornweisach, Germany, and Scott (Connie) Boehm of Racine; daughter-in-law, Miya Mueller of Kenosha; grandchildren Thomas, Jr., and Lyla Mueller, Matthias, Michael, and Andreas Brandt, Jacob, and Casey Boehm, Wesley, and Jennifer Wilson; sisters, Bonnie Hart, Eleanor (Larry) Eschmann, and Joann (Mike) Rubel; sister-in-law, Rita Boehm; as well as many other relatives and friends both here and in Germany. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Mueller; brother, August “Pete” Boehm; brother-in-law, Paul Hart: and his best friend, Rod Allen. The funeral service for John will be held in the funeral home at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. All are invited to visit with the family from 5:00 pm until the start of the service. Interment with military honors will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association have been suggested.
Patricia Brandt says
My dearest,dearest Dad
If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane.
I�d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.
Love you always and forever
your daughter Patty
No words can express how much I loved you, but now you can see in my heart, it was unendless love.
Take care of Tom Dad till we see you again.
Matthias Brandt says
My buddy, best friend and greatest grandfather in this world.
God created the sun,
and the moon,
he also made billions of stars,
but the best thing on this earth he created was Y O U .
Take care of my american grandma up in heaven, she is so lost without you. Give her strength to be by us without you.
Take care OPA your best friend and loving grandson
Matthias
Scott Boehm says
My Dad, my neighbor, my best friend. You have been there for me my entire life, getting me through the tough times and celebrating the joys of life with me as well. I cannot begin to tell you how much I loved you and needed you. There is now an enormous void in my life, a hole in my heart that will never go away. It is now my turn to be the man of the family, to take care of Mom and our beautiful family. May God be with you every day and show you peace and happiness. You will be dearly missed.
Scott
The Horton Family says
To Maria and all of the Boehm family Ellen, Claire, Emily and myself would like to offer our condolences and depest sympathy at the loss of John. The time we spent getting to know John as a neighbor and friend was all too brief but Ellen and I had a sense of comfort knowing John and that he was there if needed. John was also the first person aside from Ellen and myself at St. Lukes when we learned we were having twins 11 weeks early, John had talked his way past the staff and was there in a very emotional time in our lives and we will always remember John for his caring and thoughtfulness. Emily and Claire know through our stories of John what a special person he was. God bless you John, we were fortunate to have known you and you will be missed. John, Ellen, Emily and Claire.
william nash says
sorry to hear about your dad scott.
Tom & Jane Becker & family says
I was so sorry to hear about your dad passing away Scott. I just couldn’t believe it. I still can’t. He was so much fun to kid around with all the time. Everytime I saw him he had a big ol’ smile on his face and always some smart comment to make which would always make me smile. He will be missed. You, your family and Maria are in our thoughts and certainly our prayers. Take care.
Familie Kropf says
This is my last chance to tell something in English to John.
When he came to Germany first, I was scared to talk to him in English, but I decided, the next time he came here, I wouldn’t be shy anymore and talk English to him.That’s unfortunately not possible anymore, but I’m sure, that he’ll get this message, however.
Jenny Kropf
Es ist unvorstellbar, das John uns nicht mehr besuchen kommt.Was haben wir gelacht, wenn ich versucht habe,englisch zu sprechen und ich mit H���_nden und F���_�ā�en erkl���_ren wollte, was ich meine. Er hatte es l���_ngst verstanden. John, wir werden dich vermissen.
Manuela mit Familie
Sandra Vetter says
Because of my mommy Maria, I was pleased to meet you 10 years ago.
At all times you treated me as your own daughter. For all those years I liked you very much.
I wish I would have spent more time with you. Now it�۪s time to say thank you for your warm and open minded personality.
I will never forget your visits in Germany. Your farewell was so unexpected, you passed away early.
Bernd, Timo, Marco and Daniel also regret your early death.
You will always be close to our hearts.
Inwardly I know, what my little family means to you.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
God bless you, John.
Alexa Morgan says
Dear Uncle John,
Its very hard to hear your gone from us . You’ll be dearly missed by everyone was always nice to hear your voice on the phone even when we all live Million Miles from each other one phonecall always brought everyone together and made it easier. I can’t describe how sad I am that my most favorite uncle has left us, but I know your with Tom ,my Mom and Oma.
We’ll see you soon again.
You were always my favorite uncle.
You’ll be deeply missed
Your Niece
Alexa
Andreas Brandt says
My dearest grandpa,
thank you for your love you gave us.I will never forget you-ever.
Help my grandma stay happy inside she needs you so much.
Also help uncle Scott and my Mom they loved you so much and need you to get strong and have the strength to keep on going till they can see you again.
I love you more than the ocean has trops of water,
your grandson Andy
Michael Brandt says
Dear the best opa, I’ve ever had. I miss you so much Buddy, without you, nothing is like bevore. You brought smiles and fun, you helped wherever you cut and you where a men, I will never forget. People thinks now your gone, but your not gone, your will stay in our hearts forever and no one cut take this away from us. I hope your are okay up there and OPA I MISS YOU SO MUCH !! Love you!!!! Your Michael
Markus Müller says
We never met but I hope your in a good place