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Boecker, Burney William (1933-2019)
Boecker, Burney William
Obituary
2019
Burney William Boecker, 86, died on August 14, 2019, in Brenham. Burial will be at Welcome New Salem Lutheran Cemetery.
Burney was born on February 22, 1933, in Welcome, Texas, to the late Otto and Minnie Schroeder Boecker. Baptized on April 30, 1933, at Welcome Lutheran Church, he was confirmed there on March 30, 1947. As a boy, he worked on the family farm. Later, he served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War with the 6th Infantry Regiment in Berlin, stationed behind the Iron Curtain. On March 9, 1957, he married Earline Krause at the Welcome Lutheran Church. Burney was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 7104 in Brenham, and the American Legion Post 148. He was also active in his church, serving on the church council. He was engaged in farming and ranching and worked as a painting contractor until his retirement. Favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, dancing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leon Boecker; sister, Bernita Boecker Hueske; and brothers-in-law, Milton Flentge and Walter "Pete" Hueske. Survivors include his wife, Earline, of Brenham; daughters, Evon Goebel and her husband, Don, of Deer Park, and Brenda Cruz, of Cedar Park; son-in-law, James Cantu; grandchildren, Ashley Goebel and Calvin Goebel; sister, Ruth Flentge; sister-in-law, Floradell Boecker; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. V5 |
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Boecker
Burney William
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