Charles E. Bossaer, 85, of Attica, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 7:51 PM.
He was born at home near Attica on March 14, 1935, the son of the late Joseph Thomas and Gladys Elizabeth (Smith) Bossaer. He was a life resident of Attica and graduated from Attica High School in 1953. While at Attica High School, Charles played basketball for the Red Ramblers during the 1953 season in which they were defeated by Milan in the semistate game. Following graduation, Charles attended Purdue University and studied Agriculture. He returned home and farmed the family farm for many years.
Charles was in the Indiana National Guard. He was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica. He enjoyed antique tractors, reading and watching sports. His greatest passion was the time spent with his grandsons.
On April 22, 1972, Charles married Kay Whitkanack in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica.
He leaves behind his wife; two daughters; one sister; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Franklyn Bossaer.
Rosary will be recited at the Maus Funeral Home in Attica on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM with visitation following from 5:00-8:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM with Rev. David Rasner officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.
He was born at home near Attica on March 14, 1935, the son of the late Joseph Thomas and Gladys Elizabeth (Smith) Bossaer. He was a life resident of Attica and graduated from Attica High School in 1953. While at Attica High School, Charles played basketball for the Red Ramblers during the 1953 season in which they were defeated by Milan in the semistate game. Following graduation, Charles attended Purdue University and studied Agriculture. He returned home and farmed the family farm for many years.
Charles was in the Indiana National Guard. He was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica. He enjoyed antique tractors, reading and watching sports. His greatest passion was the time spent with his grandsons.
On April 22, 1972, Charles married Kay Whitkanack in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica.
He leaves behind his wife; two daughters; one sister; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Franklyn Bossaer.
Rosary will be recited at the Maus Funeral Home in Attica on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM with visitation following from 5:00-8:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM with Rev. David Rasner officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.
Charles E. Bossaer, 85, of Attica, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 7:51 PM.
He was born at home near Attica on March 14, 1935, the son of the late Joseph Thomas and Gladys Elizabeth (Smith) Bossaer. He was a life resident of Attica and graduated from Attica High School in 1953. While at Attica High School, Charles played basketball for the Red Ramblers during the 1953 season in which they were defeated by Milan in the semistate game. Following graduation, Charles attended Purdue University and studied Agriculture. He returned home and farmed the family farm for many years.
Charles was in the Indiana National Guard. He was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica. He enjoyed antique tractors, reading and watching sports. His greatest passion was the time spent with his grandsons.
On April 22, 1972, Charles married Kay Whitkanack in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica.
He leaves behind his wife; two daughters; one sister; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Franklyn Bossaer.
Rosary will be recited at the Maus Funeral Home in Attica on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM with visitation following from 5:00-8:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM with Rev. David Rasner officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.
He was born at home near Attica on March 14, 1935, the son of the late Joseph Thomas and Gladys Elizabeth (Smith) Bossaer. He was a life resident of Attica and graduated from Attica High School in 1953. While at Attica High School, Charles played basketball for the Red Ramblers during the 1953 season in which they were defeated by Milan in the semistate game. Following graduation, Charles attended Purdue University and studied Agriculture. He returned home and farmed the family farm for many years.
Charles was in the Indiana National Guard. He was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica. He enjoyed antique tractors, reading and watching sports. His greatest passion was the time spent with his grandsons.
On April 22, 1972, Charles married Kay Whitkanack in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica.
He leaves behind his wife; two daughters; one sister; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Franklyn Bossaer.
Rosary will be recited at the Maus Funeral Home in Attica on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM with visitation following from 5:00-8:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM with Rev. David Rasner officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.
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