Alfred Boedecker

Alfred was born June 11, 1917 in the Town of Herman to Henry and Delia (Reinking) Boedecker.

He served his country in the U.S. Army.

Alfred was previously married to Arnice Hathort in 1940. On December 6, 1958 Alfred Boedecker and Shirley Harvey were united in marriage at Sheboygan Ebenezer United Church of Christ. She preceded him in death on August 14, 2012.

He was employed at Kohler in the cast iron division for 42 years until his retirement in 1981. Alfred then continued his employment at Marcus Hotels in the maintenance department for over 20 years. While at the Budget Hotel he was voted people pleaser of the year in 1988 for the whole Marcus Corporation.

Alfred was a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club and was a member of Barbershop Chorus and Quartet in Sheboygan and Plymouth for 46 years. His quartet was known as the Singing Grandpas.

Alfred was an avid Green Bay Packer and Nascar fan. He especially loved spending time with his family.

He was a faithful member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, where he was involved in the choir and men’s chorus.

Alfred is survived by his son, Richard (Kathleen) Boedecker of Howards Grove and daughter, Marietta (Paul) Klauck of Sheboygan Falls; three grandchildren, Christine (Randy) Langer of Oak Creek, Cari (Kevin) Gmach and Ryan (Fallon) Boedecker, both of Sheboygan; two step-grandchildren, Chad (Christine) Flipse of Sheboygan and Brad (special friend, Lindsey) Flipse of San Diego; six great-grandchildren, Raven, Marranda, and Justin Gmach, Ava Boedecker, and Nicholas and Holly Langer of Oak Creek; three step-great-grandchildren, Jada, Jessie, and Michael Ramos of Sheboygan; a sister-in-law, Francis Harvey of Sheboygan; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

In addition to his parents and wife, Shirley, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin (Irene) Boedecker and Frederick (Sally) Boedecker; two brothers-in-law, Burton and Trumann Harvey.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Ballhorn Chapels and Crematory. Rev. Dr. Roger Mealiff, Senior Pastor of Ebenezer United Church of Christ will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held on Monday from 4:00pm until the time of service. Burial will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park at a later date.

A memorial fund has been established in Alfred’s name.

Alfred’s family would like to extend a thank you to the caregivers at Pine Haven Christian Home, Hospice Advantage, Dr. Brauer, Dr. Matthews, and Dr. Grose for the care and compassion shown to him.