Eugene K "Curly" Boehlke Sr.

1928 - 2016

Eugene K "Curly" Boehlke Sr. obituary, 1928-2016, Albion, MI

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home

811 Finley Dr

Albion, Michigan

Eugene Boehlke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2016.

Eugene "Curly" Kenneth Boehlke, Sr age 88 of Albion passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. He was born November 23, 1928 to August F. and Lina (Collmenter) Boehlke in Albion, Michigan.

Eugene was a Postal Carrier for the U.S. Post Office, farmer/firefighter; a bus driver for the Albion Public Schools and Parma Township Supervisor. He was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ in Albion.

Eugene is survived by:
Brothers- Clifford Boehlke (Deceased) Robert Boehlke (Deceased) Donald Boehlke
Children- June (Larry) Yates, Patricia (Richard) Kosky, Eugene (Robin) Boehlke, David (Louise) Boehlke
Grandchildren- Larry Sharpe, Veronica Sharpe, Corinna LaRoche, Nickolas LaRoche, Kylan Boehlke, Lindsey Boehlke, Lea Boehlke, Jennifer Kosky
Great Grandchildren- Amber Sharpe, Lorna Sharpe, Cary Sharpe, Jacob Sharpe, Quincie Cheeney, Tayt VanOstran, Sarah Prado, Madison Record, Matthew Record
Great Great Grandchildren- Evelyn Goldsmith, Macee Goldsmith, Theodore Sharpe, Hazel Sharpe
Special Friends- Steve Shimkus and Linda Brown

Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, December 2, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00PM at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, MI. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 3rd at 1:00PM at the funeral home with Gareld Boehlke officiating. Visitation starting at 12:00PM prior to the service. Interment will follow at Wright Cemetery in Albion.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Salem United Church of Christ, 113 W. Pine Street, Albion, Michigan 49224.

www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com

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December 5, 2016

Sheral Green Sarka

So sorry I could not come. Would have loved to see all my cousins. and celebrate Gene's life. What a wonderful long life he has.

December 5, 2016

Renee, Fernando, Emilio Arze

I wish we had been able to say our "Good bye". Big Gene will be missed. My husband fondly remembers the time he joined the Boehlke clan up north to reshingle the cabin.

December 1, 2016

Chuck Huffman

I remember Gene helping bale hay for my dad. Nice man.

November 30, 2016

Condolences to the family. May the loved ones draw close to God in prayers in this difficult time.

November 30, 2016

Deepest sympathy for your loss. May all the prayers and words of comfort strengthens you in this difficult time.

November 29, 2016

Denise Thacker

Gene was always nothing but nice when I delivered his mail Did not start at the PO until after his retirement but have heard many stories My heart goes out to all of you I am sure he will be missed R I P Gene Much Love Denise Thacker

November 29, 2016

Loretta Brown

I am saddened to read of Eugene's passing. I use to live in the neighborhood growing up. All of us were involved in 4-H. One of my memories were the hayrides and hot dog roasts,for which Eugene drove...Condolences to his family.

November 29, 2016

Penny Sadowsky

I worked with Gene at the P.O. For my first few years and he always had a smile and was always willing to help in any way he could... He was a good man and someone I am proud to say was my friend!! Sincerest sympathy to the family

November 29, 2016

Mechelle

Sending healing prayers to ALL the family. He was a good man

November 29, 2016

Bob Manthei

Gene was a good friend of mine. We played Euchre together at Springport VFW for many years. Condolences to his family. His son Gene worked with me at T&S Equipment.

November 29, 2016

Sue Willis

Rest in Peace

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