Lucile Stelzer Boemer

Born on November 22,1929 in Thorndale, Texas to Reverend Frederick and Sidonie Stelzer, Lucile was the youngest of 8 children. She was baptized and confirmed by her father at St. Paul Lutheran Church, attended St. Paul school, and graduated from Thorndale High School in 1946. She then went on to attend St. John’s College in Winfield, KS and Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO. After pausing her studies for 2 years to care for her mother, she graduated from Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1952.

With a calling for helping others, Lucile dedicated herself to nursing, spending her post graduate years at the Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, followed by many years in pediatrics at Brackenridge Hospital until 1975, then went on to work in a pediatrician’s office. At the inception of AISD Health Services, she was employed as a school nurse at elementary level until retiring in 1991.

On August 16, 1958, Lucile married Alfred Boemer, embarking on a loving journey that spanned nearly 54 years. They were blessed with 2 children, Steve and Liz. A dedicated member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lucile’s faith was an integral part of her life. She was active in Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML), bible studies, the Chancel Choir, and various church activities. In retirement, she found joy in traveling the world with her husband, spending time with her family, hosting gatherings with friends, sewing and quilting.

Lucile is survived by her daughter, Liz Issleib and husband, Gary; grandson, Clayton Issleib; granddaughter Ashton Rawls and husband, Colton; sister, Eudoris Shreve; brother, Fritz Stelzer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Boemer; son, Steve Boemer; brothers, Clarence, Wilbert & Marvin Stelzer; sisters, Mildred Holt & Elinor Blakney.

The family has scheduled a visitation for friends for Friday, November 1st from 5PM to 7PM. A graveside service for Lucile will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Cook Walden Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 N Interstate HWY, Pflugerville, TX 78660. Following the graveside service Lu's memorial celebration of life will be at 11:30 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1500 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757.