Obit: Boh, William F. “Bill” (1942 – 2020)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Boh, Kokaly, Szczech, Miller, Breu, Barrick, Eisen, Milner, Konieczny, Kotecki, Szymanski

Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 19 Feb 2010

Boh, William F. “Bill” (13 APR 1942 – 14 FEB 2020)

William F. “Bill” Boh, 77, Arbor Vitae, formerly of Greenwood, died on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, with his loving family by his side at Lakeshore Assisted Living Center in Lac du Flambeau. Memorial services were held at 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Nimsgern Funeral Home Chapel in Woodruff.

Bill was born on April 13, 1942, in Greenwood, to William and Ann (nee Kokaly) Boh. Bill attended Rocky Run School, and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1960. He attended two years of college at UW-River Falls and UW-Eau Claire. He married Mary Ann Szczech on July 25, 1964, at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Thorp. They celebrated their 55th anniversary in 2019. Bill and Mary lived in Marshfield for 38 years. They were devoted parents of their three children and supported them over the years. Bill was known for always being willing to help others, especially his family. Bill worked at Felker Brothers Corporation for 38 years as a welder and also an over-the-road semi-driver hauling over-width and over-height loads of stainless steel and black iron tanks. He retired from Felkers in 2002. After retirement, Bill and Mary moved north to Arbor Vitae and lived at their home on the lake where they still reside. Many winters they would head south with their RV and stay in Gulf Shores, Ala., where they had many friends. Bill’s hobbies were fishing, camping and visiting with family. Bill enjoyed hunting every year with his family. Bill and Mary enjoyed attending and supporting their grandchildren at their many school and sporting events. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Bill was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. John Eisen Council No. 1799 from Marshfield.

Bill is survived by his wife, Mary, of 55 years; daughter Chris (Richard) Miller of Manitowoc, son Jeffrey (Terri) Boh of Arbor Vitae, and daughter Sandi (Rick) Breu of De Pere; eight grandchildren: Elizabeth (Jason) Barrick of Woodville, Jeremy Miller of Manitowoc, Adam (Kortney) Miller of Manitowoc, Benjamin Miller of Manitowoc, Alyssa Boh and Brandon Boh of Arbor Vitae, and Erin Breu and Rachel Breu of De Pere; two great-grandchildren: Jackson Barrick and Jacob Barrick of Woodville; his sister, Beverly (Greg) Milnar; his sisters-in-law: Dawn Boh, Joanne (George) Konieczny, Mona Szczech, Steph (Frank) Kotecki, and Carol (John) Szymanski; and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents: William and Ann; his brother, Larry Boh; two brothers-in-law: Frank Szczech and Joe Szczech; two nephews: Don Szczech and Greg Kotecki; and other relatives.

Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com.

Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services of Woodruff is serving the family.