Richard Boehler Obituary

Richard Harold Boehler

Sep 16, 1927 - Nov 8, 2022

Monroeville

Richard Harold Boehler, 95, of Monroeville, departed his earthly home to eternity Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. He lived a long, wonderful life and will be greatly missed.

He was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Monroe, Michigan, to Harold and Gertrude Boehler. Richard attended Monroeville Schools until eighth grade when he was asked to help support the family working on the farm. At the age of 17, he answered the call to defend his country and joined U.S. Army. He served primarily in Occupied, Japan. Upon returning to Norwalk, he worked as a truck driver and on Oct. 30, 1948, he married the love of his life, Evelyn Romell, and together, they raised five children.

One of the highlights of growing up in the Boehler family was raising and training horses for competition. Richard retired from Monroeville Schools after several years as custodian. He was known for his gentle, generous, and loving spirit. He always had a smile and a hug for everyone he met. Richard loved spending time with his family, traveling, camping, fishing, playing cards, watching westerns, attending church, and helping others. He would randomly break out into songs of his own making, which we can still hear in our hearts.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroeville, and American Legion Post 547, Monroeville.

He is survived by his daughters, Linda Wangler of Monroeville and Sally (Jeff) Arnold of Bakersfield, California; son, Brad (Tammy) Boehler of Windsor, Colorado; two sisters, Shirley Brown of Nevada, Ohio, and Jean Fitzgerald of Monroeville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Boehler; parents; two sons, Bruce and Brian Boehler; son-in-law, Donald Wangler; and two sisters, Arnita Meyer and Dorothy Truman.

Please join the family to remember and celebrate Richard's life 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel, 109 Monroe Street, Monroeville. There will also be a time of remembrance Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 121 W. Broad Street, Monroeville, Ohio, 44847. The Rev. Dan Pennington will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or SouthernCare Hospice Services, 9501 US Highway 250 N., Suite 2, Milan, Ohio, 44846.

Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.