John R. Boehmer, 96, of Springfield, died at 11:02 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Oak Terrace Healthcare Center. John was born January 11, 1913 in Springfield, the son of Henry and Lula McAlister Boehmer. He married Anne Signates in August 1935 in Springfield; she preceded him in death in1965. He married Jean Clark on June 29, 1968 in Springfield; she preceded him in death in 2008. John attended Springfield High School. He was employed as a union laborer in construction for thirty years. He moved with his family to Roswell, NM in 1985, and then returned to Springfield in 1999. John enjoyed reading and doing puzzles and playing cards. He was also a golfer and a bowler. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Henry Boehmer; sister, Mary Nonneman; and grandson, Rick Cadagin. He is survived by one daughter, Sally Cadagin of Springfield; grandchildren, Laura (husband, Dan) Lanterman, and John Cadagin; great grandchildren, Ty, Elyse, and Kelsey Lanterman; step-daughter, Mary Kay (husband, Thixton) Miller of Springfield; step-grandchildren, Jamie Kay Roepe, Jeremy P. Christy, and Clark Miller; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Private graveside ceremonies will be held at a later date at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702 or to the Lincoln Library, 326 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62701.
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