Richard A. Boettcher
November 03, 2014
Richard A. Boettcher, 73, was born September 23, 1941, to Clarence and Cora Boettcher in Kossuth County, Iowa. He passed away at his home in Altoona on Monday November 3, 2014.
Richard served in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1966. After 30 years of service with IBM as a field engineer, he retired in 1996. Richard enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Richard was a talented woodworker who made confirmation crosses for many years along with a large cross for the church. He was known for making dozens of Noah’s Arks throughout the years for his wife’s collection
Richard is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sharilynne (Hamlin) Boettcher; children, Michelle Boettcher, Erik Boettcher, and Kirk (Jared Saks) Boettcher; grandchildren, Alison, Gage, Catherine, and Sarah; his loving dog, Cowboy; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and beloved friends who were very dear to him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Eldean, DeVere, and Paul.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 E. 42nd Street in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street, in Altoona.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church or Puppy Jake Foundation in loving memory of Richard.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Beth (Braman) Weber
11/07/2014
I am so sorry for your loss and all of you are in my prayers. Please let me know if you need anything, I am sorry I was not able to make it to the services.
God Bless
Sue Westphal Cronk
11/07/2014
So sorry, Shari. My prayers are with you.
Deborah Cadorette
11/06/2014
Michelle, you are new to our family here at Clemson. I want to express my condolences to you and your loved ones at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Travel safely while you are away. Sincerely, Deborah
David Minikis
11/06/2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to Erik and family.
Barbara Wright
11/06/2014
My Prayers are with your family , so sorry for the loss of your loved one..