William W. Boyer passed away on November 22, 2014. He was 92 years old. William was born April 24, 1922 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania to Franklin and Ida Boyer. Bill married his one true love, Emogene, on July 5, 1947 and was blessed with a marriage of 68 years.
With pride and humility Bill held the position of Redford Evangelical Lutheran Congregation President for over ten years as well as other leadership roles, including being a manager for the Mel Ott Little League Baseball Team, a member of the Lutheran Luncheon Club, an Officer for the Lutheran Laymen’s League at Redford Evangelical Lutheran Church and served on the Board of Education for the Zurstadt School.
Bill was the loving husband of Emogene. The caring father of Linda J. (Charles) Windt, William R. (Gail) Boyer, and the late David C. (Deborah) Boyer. The devoted grandfather of Sandra (Todd) Foster, Wendy (David) Hale, Rev. Michael (Stephanie) Boyer and Mary Ann Boyer. He was the proud great grandfather of Matthew Foster, Amanda Hale, Peter Boyer, Sarah Boyer, Jacob Boyer, and Grace Boyer.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 28, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road in Livonia, with a VFW service at 7:15pm. A Funeral Service will be on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 11:00am at Redford Evangelical Lutheran Church, 22159 Grand River Ave., in Detroit. Friends may visit the church beginning at 10am.
In memory of Bill, memorial donations are appreciated to The Redford Evangelical Lutheran Church, 22159 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48219; The National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018; or ALS of Michigan, 24359 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 100 Southfield, Michigan 48075.
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