George "Dempsy" Robert Boxrucker

George “Dempsy” Boxrucker, 92, Athens, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center.

He was born June 30, 1930 in Medford, son of the late Casper and Louise (Peissig) Boxrucker.  On May 15, 1954, he married Phyllis M. Mason in Pine City, MN.  She preceded him in death on August 29, 2013.

He was a veteran of the United State Army and served with the 34th General Hospital Medical Unit based in Germany.

Dempsy farmed and logged in the town of Bern for many years.  Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include, his daughter, Susan Boxrucker, Athens; grandson Christopher Boxrucker, Madison; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife, Phyllis, he was preceded in death by six siblings.

Visitation will be from 11:00 until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens.  Burial will follow at the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

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