Irving Christian Boettger passed away on November 13, 2016, in Gig Harbor, Wash., after an extended period of failing health.
Irving was born June 9, 1922, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Rudolph Boettger and Susanna (Herr) Boettger. While working for the telephone company, he enlisted as a private in the Signal Corps ERC of the Army in August of 1942. After basic training he went to a series of specialized schools. Irving arrived in England in February of 1945 as part of the 133rd AACS and went to France in early March. His unit quickly advanced through Belgium and into Bonn and arrived at Kassel, Germany, in early April. His unit was responsible for GCA (Ground Control Approach) Radar, which was used for landing planes at night. Irving spent the rest of his time in Europe at Kassel until departing for home in March 1946. Upon his return, he was reinstated at the telephone company.
Irving met the love of his life, Elizabeth Braem, while they both worked for the telephone company in Milwaukee. Betty and Irving were married in 1947 in Milwaukee. In 1960, their passion for the outdoors led them to leave their family, friends, and roots in Wisconsin and risk moving 1,400 miles to East Helena, Montana. There they put down deep roots and lived in the same house for the next 49 years.
Irving and Betty spent most of their free time fishing, camping, hunting and hiking in the backcountry of Montana. He had a reverence for the outdoors, and after he retired from the telephone company in 1982, he and Betty spent much of their time doing what they most loved—communing with nature.
As Irving aged, he lost his short-term memory. His wife, Betty, served as his memory until her death in 2009. He loved to tell stories about his time in the Army, valued family before work, could fix practically anything, and was an endless source of puns. He was also quick to help anyone in need and to stand up for the rights of others. He epitomized what it meant to be a member of the greatest generation. Irving will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Irving was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brothers Carl, Rudy, and Bob. Survivors include four children, George Boettger (Patty) of Kihei, Hawaii, Susan Alexander (Fred) of University Place, Wash., Christopher Boettger (Jo Steiger) of Spokane, Wash., and Jonathan Boettger (Diane Vanoudenhaegen) of Los Alamos, N.M.; and 12 grandchildren, Albert Boettger, Alex Boettger, James Boettger, Kristine Alexander, Morgan Alexander, Brian Boettger, Greg Nuzman, Jana Nuzman, Jesse Boettger, Tom Boettger, Chelsey Sasek and Sarah Sasek; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial service arrangements will be made later. His family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the hospice of donor’s choice. (Via the Helena Independent Record online 11/19/2016.)
Irving was born June 9, 1922, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Rudolph Boettger and Susanna (Herr) Boettger. While working for the telephone company, he enlisted as a private in the Signal Corps ERC of the Army in August of 1942. After basic training he went to a series of specialized schools. Irving arrived in England in February of 1945 as part of the 133rd AACS and went to France in early March. His unit quickly advanced through Belgium and into Bonn and arrived at Kassel, Germany, in early April. His unit was responsible for GCA (Ground Control Approach) Radar, which was used for landing planes at night. Irving spent the rest of his time in Europe at Kassel until departing for home in March 1946. Upon his return, he was reinstated at the telephone company.
Irving met the love of his life, Elizabeth Braem, while they both worked for the telephone company in Milwaukee. Betty and Irving were married in 1947 in Milwaukee. In 1960, their passion for the outdoors led them to leave their family, friends, and roots in Wisconsin and risk moving 1,400 miles to East Helena, Montana. There they put down deep roots and lived in the same house for the next 49 years.
Irving and Betty spent most of their free time fishing, camping, hunting and hiking in the backcountry of Montana. He had a reverence for the outdoors, and after he retired from the telephone company in 1982, he and Betty spent much of their time doing what they most loved—communing with nature.
As Irving aged, he lost his short-term memory. His wife, Betty, served as his memory until her death in 2009. He loved to tell stories about his time in the Army, valued family before work, could fix practically anything, and was an endless source of puns. He was also quick to help anyone in need and to stand up for the rights of others. He epitomized what it meant to be a member of the greatest generation. Irving will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Irving was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brothers Carl, Rudy, and Bob. Survivors include four children, George Boettger (Patty) of Kihei, Hawaii, Susan Alexander (Fred) of University Place, Wash., Christopher Boettger (Jo Steiger) of Spokane, Wash., and Jonathan Boettger (Diane Vanoudenhaegen) of Los Alamos, N.M.; and 12 grandchildren, Albert Boettger, Alex Boettger, James Boettger, Kristine Alexander, Morgan Alexander, Brian Boettger, Greg Nuzman, Jana Nuzman, Jesse Boettger, Tom Boettger, Chelsey Sasek and Sarah Sasek; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial service arrangements will be made later. His family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the hospice of donor’s choice. (Via the Helena Independent Record online 11/19/2016.)
Irving Christian Boettger passed away on November 13, 2016, in Gig Harbor, Wash., after an extended period of failing health.
Irving was born June 9, 1922, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Rudolph Boettger and Susanna (Herr) Boettger. While working for the telephone company, he enlisted as a private in the Signal Corps ERC of the Army in August of 1942. After basic training he went to a series of specialized schools. Irving arrived in England in February of 1945 as part of the 133rd AACS and went to France in early March. His unit quickly advanced through Belgium and into Bonn and arrived at Kassel, Germany, in early April. His unit was responsible for GCA (Ground Control Approach) Radar, which was used for landing planes at night. Irving spent the rest of his time in Europe at Kassel until departing for home in March 1946. Upon his return, he was reinstated at the telephone company.
Irving met the love of his life, Elizabeth Braem, while they both worked for the telephone company in Milwaukee. Betty and Irving were married in 1947 in Milwaukee. In 1960, their passion for the outdoors led them to leave their family, friends, and roots in Wisconsin and risk moving 1,400 miles to East Helena, Montana. There they put down deep roots and lived in the same house for the next 49 years.
Irving and Betty spent most of their free time fishing, camping, hunting and hiking in the backcountry of Montana. He had a reverence for the outdoors, and after he retired from the telephone company in 1982, he and Betty spent much of their time doing what they most loved—communing with nature.
As Irving aged, he lost his short-term memory. His wife, Betty, served as his memory until her death in 2009. He loved to tell stories about his time in the Army, valued family before work, could fix practically anything, and was an endless source of puns. He was also quick to help anyone in need and to stand up for the rights of others. He epitomized what it meant to be a member of the greatest generation. Irving will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Irving was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brothers Carl, Rudy, and Bob. Survivors include four children, George Boettger (Patty) of Kihei, Hawaii, Susan Alexander (Fred) of University Place, Wash., Christopher Boettger (Jo Steiger) of Spokane, Wash., and Jonathan Boettger (Diane Vanoudenhaegen) of Los Alamos, N.M.; and 12 grandchildren, Albert Boettger, Alex Boettger, James Boettger, Kristine Alexander, Morgan Alexander, Brian Boettger, Greg Nuzman, Jana Nuzman, Jesse Boettger, Tom Boettger, Chelsey Sasek and Sarah Sasek; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial service arrangements will be made later. His family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the hospice of donor’s choice. (Via the Helena Independent Record online 11/19/2016.)
Irving was born June 9, 1922, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Rudolph Boettger and Susanna (Herr) Boettger. While working for the telephone company, he enlisted as a private in the Signal Corps ERC of the Army in August of 1942. After basic training he went to a series of specialized schools. Irving arrived in England in February of 1945 as part of the 133rd AACS and went to France in early March. His unit quickly advanced through Belgium and into Bonn and arrived at Kassel, Germany, in early April. His unit was responsible for GCA (Ground Control Approach) Radar, which was used for landing planes at night. Irving spent the rest of his time in Europe at Kassel until departing for home in March 1946. Upon his return, he was reinstated at the telephone company.
Irving met the love of his life, Elizabeth Braem, while they both worked for the telephone company in Milwaukee. Betty and Irving were married in 1947 in Milwaukee. In 1960, their passion for the outdoors led them to leave their family, friends, and roots in Wisconsin and risk moving 1,400 miles to East Helena, Montana. There they put down deep roots and lived in the same house for the next 49 years.
Irving and Betty spent most of their free time fishing, camping, hunting and hiking in the backcountry of Montana. He had a reverence for the outdoors, and after he retired from the telephone company in 1982, he and Betty spent much of their time doing what they most loved—communing with nature.
As Irving aged, he lost his short-term memory. His wife, Betty, served as his memory until her death in 2009. He loved to tell stories about his time in the Army, valued family before work, could fix practically anything, and was an endless source of puns. He was also quick to help anyone in need and to stand up for the rights of others. He epitomized what it meant to be a member of the greatest generation. Irving will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Irving was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brothers Carl, Rudy, and Bob. Survivors include four children, George Boettger (Patty) of Kihei, Hawaii, Susan Alexander (Fred) of University Place, Wash., Christopher Boettger (Jo Steiger) of Spokane, Wash., and Jonathan Boettger (Diane Vanoudenhaegen) of Los Alamos, N.M.; and 12 grandchildren, Albert Boettger, Alex Boettger, James Boettger, Kristine Alexander, Morgan Alexander, Brian Boettger, Greg Nuzman, Jana Nuzman, Jesse Boettger, Tom Boettger, Chelsey Sasek and Sarah Sasek; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial service arrangements will be made later. His family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the hospice of donor’s choice. (Via the Helena Independent Record online 11/19/2016.)
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