Birth date: Jun 17, 1942 Death date: Feb 14, 2015
Richard Carl Boetcker, 72, passed from this life on February 14, 2015 in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Richard was born in Harrisburg, PA to Carl and Mildred Boetcker. .He fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a successful inventor w Read Obituary
I went to grade school through high school with Richard. I think he lived on Cherry St. around 31st St. I always wondered how his live turned out and it seems he had a very good life indeed. Thanks to one of our other classmates, Dave Nielson, we now can remember Richard as having really lived his life fully. Blessings to his family. Judi Hersperger Pacileo, Academy, Class of 1960
Thank you for your kind words. You know I have a picture of your dad and my grandma Mildred when they were young. I would love to send you a copy as I think you would enjoy it. It appears to be a professional picture taken when they were under 4 years old. My email is [email protected]
We have a picture of my grandma Mildred and her brother (your dad) when they were young! Would love to send you a copy if you could email me your address! It looks like a professional picture taken when Grandma was about 4 years old… no idea how old her baby brother was as I have no idea of the age difference?! [email protected]
Thank you for your kind words! They mean a lot!
I have many memories going over to my Aunt Mildred's house on Cherry Street in Erie, PA. Dick and I used to talk and he'd always tell my dad how Einstein's ideas were relevant. My dad could not stand Buddy Holley but Dick really liked him in the late 50s and early 60s. His dad, Carl, was a wonderful singer but I did not know him well. I was happy Dick came to my dad's funeral in 1970 in Gettysburg PA. Because of Dick's Air Force time, I took an interest in it too, and served 30 years. I knew his sister Anita but not very well. She worked in New York City back then. I am happy he stayed with his guitar. I played the accordion then but we never got together to do a duet. He was the cousin I saw least, but enjoyed the most when I visited his house. I always admired his Mom, my aunt Mildred, for sustaining a living working at home with her hair salon. Later, she cared for her dad (my grandfather Joseph Foessett). The grandparents had lost two sons very young, my dad (Bob) and his brother Richard (Dick), only in their forties. May God grant peace to all of you who loved Dick so much. He will always be a joyful and positive memory in my life. Bob Foessett, Lt Col, USAF (Ret) North Las Vegas, NV
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Wendy, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You were such a supportive daughter to your dad. From reading your thoughts, it was not always easy. Your dad is free of pain and all that he had to go through this past year or so… He is in God's house now… No pain, no suffering, no darkness… Hugs!
