Francis C. Boeser

Francis C. Boeser, age 91 of Trenton, IL, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born on Sunday, December 13, 1931, in Highland, IL, the son of Louis and Bernetta (nee Bugger) Boeser. On Tuesday, October 18, 1955, he married Ruth Ann Catherine (nee Peters) Boeser in Beckemeyer, IL, by Father Schoen. She passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland IL; Holy Name Society at St. Paul Catholic Church; VFW former Post #7983, Trenton, IL (Life Member); VFW Post #5694, Highland, IL; Knights of Columbus Council #1580, Highland, IL. Francis loved his family and farming. He enjoyed fishing, family gatherings, coon and deer hunting and going to the timber with his sons and grandchildren because they loved the beauty of nature. Francis was a devout Catholic. His faith was very strong. He enjoyed his pecan tree grove. Growing pecan trees, grafting them, and harvesting the pecans was pure enjoyment. Survivors include: Son - Richard L. (Diane) Boeser, Highland, IL Son - Ronald H. (Tammy) Boeser, Mattoon, IL Son - Dennis L. Boeser, Trenton, IL Daughter - Diane C. (Roger) Busch, Highland, IL Daughter - Cynthia J. (Steve) Gnaedinger, Pocahontas, IL Son - Brian F. (Peggy) Boeser, Trenton, IL Daughter - Sheryl J. (Cory) Hess, Alhambra, IL Son - Steve J. (Alice) Boeser, Export, PA Daughter - Judi D. (Paul) Rode, Pocahontas, IL Grandchild - Jason (Terri) Boeser, Highland, IL Grandchild - Jessica (Corey) Parker Grandchild - Jenny (Rob) Horner Grandchild - Jeremy (Chelsey) Boeser Grandchild - Shelby (Scott) Guthrie Grandchild - Dustin Ruble Grandchild - Dessie Boeser Grandchild - Travis (Heidi) Boeser Grandchild - Krista (Josh) Waddell Grandchild - Steven F. "Buck" (Samantha) Boeser Grandchild - Nickolas Boeser Grandchild - Mathew Boeser Grandchild - Ryan Busch Grandchild - Jamie (Justin) Carril Grandchild - Craig (Emily) Gnaedinger Grandchild - Tracy (Jayme) Haas Grandchild - Christopher (Morgan) Boeser Grandchild - Kyle Hess Grandchild - Casandra (Dustin) Emig Grandchild - Alex Rode Step Grandchild - Mandy Fries Step Grandchild - James (Jennifer) Gebke Step Grandchild - Todd (Michelle) Busch Great Grandchildren - Many Sister - Imelda Pingsterhaus Sister - Mary Ann Olliges Sister - Della Gene (Sylvester) Holzinger Sister-In-Law - Helen M. Leonard. He was preceded in death by: Father - Louis Charles Boeser - Died 1/12/1995 Mother - Bernetta Mary (nee Bugger) Boeser - Died 9/11/1993 Wife - Ruth Ann Catherine (nee Peters) Boeser - Died 3/11/2022 Sister - Imogene A. Dickhaut - Died 11/24/2017 Sister-In-Law - Jean Peters Sister-In-Law - Ruth Peters Brother-In-Law - Henry "Butch" Peters Brother-In-Law - Vincent Peters Brother-In-Law - Leroy Leonard Brother-In-Law - Bernard Pollmann Brother-In-Law - Raymond Pingsterhaus Brother-In-Law - Alphonse Olliges Sister-In-Law - Joann Harper Sister-In-Law - Margaret Pollmann Brother-In-Law - Francis Harper Sister-In-Law - Agnes Lodes Brother-In-Law - Joe Lodes. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or ProMedica Hospice (formerly Heartland Hospice).

Francis C. Boeser

December 13, 1931 - December 28, 2022