Services in Ray's honor will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 30 at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo will officiate, burial to follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Ray was born on October 18, 1943 in Clay County, Ne, son of William and Vera (Fuehrer) Boehler.
He grew up in Sutton and graduated from Sutton High School in 1962. On February 21, 1965 he married Doniele Hajek, they made their home in Lincoln before settling in Grand Island.
Ray was self-employed as a dry waller for many years. Ray and Doniele ran the Trade Winds Marina on Sherman Lake for several years. He began to drive truck for JIL Asphalt, Ray and Doniele owned and operated Floret Flowers and Gifts for 18 years. Ray enjoyed keeping busy and had several odd jobs after retirement.
Ray was a member of the Saddle Club, and an avid supporter of the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his brother, Arnie. Deer hunting trips with his son, grandsons and the entire 42 Crew were special to Ray. Many evenings were spent enjoying classic western movies, Molly B Polka, and Lawrence Welk. Ray loved the yearly Estes trips with his family, and was so proud to attend his grandchildren's events. All of Ray's family and friends knew him for his strength and support.
He is survived by his wife, Doniele of Grand Island; children, Rod Boehler of Grand Island and Ranelle (Ron) Smith of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Justin (Mari) Boehler of Grand Island, Alex (Emily) Boehler of Martell, Amelia (Kyle) Mustion of Grand Island; Jade Smith and Jasmine Smith of Phoenix, AZ; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Kash and Rilyn Boehler of Grand Island and Mya and Berkley Mustion of Grand Island; brother, Maynard (Marilyn) Boehler of Papillion; sisters, Leoma Sisel of Sutton, and Marcella Ochsner of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Lajeanne Boehler of Hastings; along with numerous extended family and friends.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lawrence and Arnie Boehler, grandson, Jeremy Boehler; brother-in-law, Joe Sisel; sister-in-law, Rose Boehler; nephews, Ron Boehler and Bill Hofmann.
Services in Ray's honor will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 30 at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo will officiate, burial to follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Ray was born on October 18, 1943 in Clay County, Ne, son of William and Vera (Fuehrer) Boehler.
He grew up in Sutton and graduated from Sutton High School in 1962. On February 21, 1965 he married Doniele Hajek, they made their home in Lincoln before settling in Grand Island.
Ray was self-employed as a dry waller for many years. Ray and Doniele ran the Trade Winds Marina on Sherman Lake for several years. He began to drive truck for JIL Asphalt, Ray and Doniele owned and operated Floret Flowers and Gifts for 18 years. Ray enjoyed keeping busy and had several odd jobs after retirement.
Ray was a member of the Saddle Club, and an avid supporter of the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his brother, Arnie. Deer hunting trips with his son, grandsons and the entire 42 Crew were special to Ray. Many evenings were spent enjoying classic western movies, Molly B Polka, and Lawrence Welk. Ray loved the yearly Estes trips with his family, and was so proud to attend his grandchildren's events. All of Ray's family and friends knew him for his strength and support.
He is survived by his wife, Doniele of Grand Island; children, Rod Boehler of Grand Island and Ranelle (Ron) Smith of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Justin (Mari) Boehler of Grand Island, Alex (Emily) Boehler of Martell, Amelia (Kyle) Mustion of Grand Island; Jade Smith and Jasmine Smith of Phoenix, AZ; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Kash and Rilyn Boehler of Grand Island and Mya and Berkley Mustion of Grand Island; brother, Maynard (Marilyn) Boehler of Papillion; sisters, Leoma Sisel of Sutton, and Marcella Ochsner of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Lajeanne Boehler of Hastings; along with numerous extended family and friends.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lawrence and Arnie Boehler, grandson, Jeremy Boehler; brother-in-law, Joe Sisel; sister-in-law, Rose Boehler; nephews, Ron Boehler and Bill Hofmann.
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