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Arthur Boedigheimer Obituary
ARTHUR J. BOEDIGHEIMER
March 16, 1930 - May 19, 2019
Arthur J. Boedigheimer passed away peacefully on May 19, 2019, after a bout with cancer. Born on March 16, 1930, to Clemens and Anna Boedigheimer in Perham, MN, Art is survived by his devoted wife of almost 70 years, Elizabeth (Betty), five children, Lt Col (Ret) Gene (Theresa) Boedigheimer of Cibolo, TX; Lt Col (Ret)/Dr Ralph (Becki) Boedigheimer of Colorado Springs; Betty Hoapili (Tom Neuberger) of Fairfax Station, VA; Karen (Kevin) Flynn of Colorado Springs; and Mary (Tom) Bloom of Mead, WA; eight grandchildren, David, Jeremy, Susan, Renee, Dani, Jesse, Emily and Kate; twelve great-grandchildren, and a sister, Bernie Schueller.
As a boy he loved to play pool and fish in the many lakes near his hometown of Perham. He spent 261/2 years in the USAF attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, then served in the CSPD as an ID Technician. He was a man of deep faith and was active in the Knights of Columbus Council #582 and Fourth Degree Assembly #88. He enjoyed playing cards, especially Cribbage and Bridge, and to the delight of his friends and family, liked to share his wry sense of humor. At his request, in lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to diabetes prevention in his name.
Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Air Force Academy Community Center Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Drive, Suite 100, USAF Academy, CO 80840. Vigil service and Rosary will begin at 9:00 AM and Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at approximately 12:00 PM at Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Reception will begin at 1:00 PM at The Belcaro, 3475 American Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80917.
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Claire Mannion
June 17, 2019
Ive worked with Mr Boedigheimers daughter, Karen, for about 11 years. Mr. Boedigheimer, along with his wife, would come into our office from time to time to see Karen. Every time he came in, he always had such a sunny disposition. It was clear that he thought a lot of Karen, as he would always have a big smile when he greeted her and you could tell he was happy to see her. Karen would tell me stories of her childhood and how patient her father was with his kids, which is a true test of a persons character. I didnt know Karens father well but I do know every time I saw him, I instantly smiled. He had a warmth about him that was evident as soon as he walked into a room, and this warmth was also evident when I would see him interact with Karen and his other daughter Betty Ann. He was loved dearly by his family and I know he will be truly missed. I wish peace and serenity to his family during this difficult time.
Rev Bob Kwiatkowski
May 26, 2019
On behalf of TREA, the enlisted Association, I wish to express our heartfelt condolences. We pray that you find strength and comfort in the loving arms of our Saviour.
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