Richard "Dick" Boers

Richard “Dick” Boers, 72, died Monday, June 6, 2022 peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family at his side.

He was born April 19, 1950 in Antigo, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Ferdon) Boers.  On May 20, 1972 he married Joanie Boers in Antigo.  She preceded him in death.

Survivors include children, Scott (Teri) Boers of Wausau and Lori Boers, Orfordville; grandchildren, Noah, Sahara, Elle, Amaya and Mara; a sister, Pat Boers of Antigo; a brother, Bob (Ruth) Boers of Wausau; sisters-in-law, Sandy Robrecht, Beverly Wurtinger, both of Antigo, Janet Novy, Kaukauna, Kay (John) Quinlan, Antigo, and Linda (Phil) Darr, Birnamwood and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Jack Boers and Ronald Boers, and brothers-in-law, James Robrecht, Thomas Novy, Paul Wurtinger and in-laws, Joseph (Margaret) Wildman.

In lieu of memorial services, it was Dick’s request that the family has a celebration of life at Nancy’s Jamars, 158241 E. Wausau Avenue, Wausau, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the local EMS team and the staff of Aspirus Cardiac Intensive Care Unit for the skillful and compassionate care that was given to Dick.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com