Norman R. "Dick" Boerger

1928 - 2014

Norman R. "Dick" Boerger obituary, 1928-2014

BORN

1928

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Highland Park

2403 East Wallen Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Norman Boerger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 11, 2014.

Norman Richard "Dick" Boerger, 86, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 10, 1928 in Fort Wayne to the late Norman A. and Sara Pauline Boerger. He owned his own insurance companies, Norman A. Boerger Insurance, Inc. in Fort Wayne, and Pickwick Insurance Agency, Inc. in Syracuse, IN. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Dick was involved in many organizations including Fort Wayne Jaycees, Exhausted Roosters, Sertoma, Fort Wayne Charity Horse Show board, Aboite Township Community Association, Wawasee Property Owners Association, and Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. He was a member at Trinity English Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Syracuse, IN, and Redeemer Lutheran Church in DeTour Village, MI. He loved the lighthouses of the Great Lakes and supported several restoration projects. He was a life long sailor, joining the Wawasee Yacht Club at the age of 14 after a special junior membership was created for him. For many years he raced his Lightning class sailboat with his wife and children. He also participated in several races from Chicago to Mackinac, and many trips sailing with friends around the Great Lakes and the Caribbean islands. He also loved model railroading and created several amazing train boards. Surviving family include his wife of 56 years, Barbara Boerger; children, Tamzon (Kevin) O'Malley of Auburn, IN, Mark Boerger of Cromwell, IN; grandchildren, Patrick O'Malley, Catherine O'Malley, and Katilyn Boerger. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Trinity English Lutheran Church, Krauss Chapel, 405 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne with a gathering of friends and family one hour prior. Memorials may be made to Trinity English Lutheran Church or Visiting Nurse. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services are handling arrangements.

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Lois Lantz

I am sorry to hear of Dick´s passing. I often thought of him and wondered where he was. We met in the 50´s ata regatta at ToledoYacht Club, sent many letters back and forth and met several times after that. Came across one of his letters with his father´s firm and decided to look on the internet. Glad to know his wife and children enjoyed sailng and my family does.

August 20, 2014

Kent & Deb Thomas

We were so sad to hear about Dick's passing. He was a great neighbor and a great character to enjoy a conversation or an afternoon beverage with while watching Lake Wawasee. Now he is at peace and his suffering has been put to rest. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barb and her family during this mournful time. God will heal the pain with time but the memories will continue forever. May God Bless.

August 12, 2014

Terry & Karen Griffith

Sorry Mark and family for your loss.

August 11, 2014

Mark Lawson

To all of the Boerger family, my sincere condolences. Growing up on and around Lake Wawasee meant that you knew who Dick was. He was one of the first to sail a Hobie Cat on the lake,and convinced my own father that we needed one. A great sailor, a great friend to my family, a great father, and a great man. You will be missed, Dick. I raise a toast to you. Safe Sailing, sir!

August 11, 2014

George Wilson

Barb, You and Tammy and Mark are in my prayers. I remember lots of fun times at Wawasee with you and Dick and always will remember his quick wit and kind spirit.

George

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