1924
Albert
2013
Albert Leo Boehme
April 17, 1924 — April 19, 2013
Albert Leo Boehme, 89, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of East Moline, IL, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at St. Andrews Medical Center North in Boca Raton, FL.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 12:00 until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal. Military rites will be conducted by the Moline American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Albert was born on April 17, 1924, in Rock Island, IL, the son of Charles Abraham and Gertrude Mary (Jacobs) Boehme. He married Dorothy L. Carlson on November 9, 1961, in Rock Island, IL.
Al was a United States Navy Veteran having served from 1941 - 1945. During his time in the Navy, Al was stationed first on the USS Biscayne and later on the USS Yorktown during the battle of Midway until the ship sank. He then went on to serve on numerous ships until returning stateside.
Al worked as a Tool Crib Keeper with the Rock Island Arsenal for 26 years, retiring in 1977. He was an avid golfer having 7 hole-in-ones, two of which were on the same hole. He enjoyed bowling and even bowled a perfect 300 game in 1965 during league action. Al was a die-hard Cubs and Bears fan. He enjoyed gardening and prided himself on his vegetables and roses. Al loved kids and they could always sense his kindness and big heart.
Survivors include
Wife Dorothy Boca Raton, FL
Children Lorraine (Loren) Hansen Le Claire, IA
Sandy (Bob) Quebbeman Springfield, MO
Larry (Debbie) Carlson Boca Raton, FL
7 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers; 6 sisters.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 12:00 until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal. Military rites will be conducted by the Moline American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Albert was born on April 17, 1924, in Rock Island, IL, the son of Charles Abraham and Gertrude Mary (Jacobs) Boehme. He married Dorothy L. Carlson on November 9, 1961, in Rock Island, IL.
Al was a United States Navy Veteran having served from 1941 - 1945. During his time in the Navy, Al was stationed first on the USS Biscayne and later on the USS Yorktown during the battle of Midway until the ship sank. He then went on to serve on numerous ships until returning stateside.
Al worked as a Tool Crib Keeper with the Rock Island Arsenal for 26 years, retiring in 1977. He was an avid golfer having 7 hole-in-ones, two of which were on the same hole. He enjoyed bowling and even bowled a perfect 300 game in 1965 during league action. Al was a die-hard Cubs and Bears fan. He enjoyed gardening and prided himself on his vegetables and roses. Al loved kids and they could always sense his kindness and big heart.
Survivors include
Wife Dorothy Boca Raton, FL
Children Lorraine (Loren) Hansen Le Claire, IA
Sandy (Bob) Quebbeman Springfield, MO
Larry (Debbie) Carlson Boca Raton, FL
7 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers; 6 sisters.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Friday, April 26th, 2013, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, April 26th, 2013, 1:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
National Cemetery
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