JOSEPH JOHN BOGER, aged 101 years, beloved husband for 75 years to Margaret (nee Elias), dear father of Ronald (Jolene), Albert (Herme), Sharon Seabeck (Scott), Diane Balata (Robert) and Margaret Schuster, loving grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 15, devoted son of the late Albert and Shafica (nee Sadd), cherished brother of the late Violet Wichert and Viola, Alberta, Betty and John Boger, fond uncle and great-uncle. Mr. Boger was a United States Army Veteran of World War II.
Joseph John Boger was born on May 13, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio, where he resided for his whole life. He was a member of St. Maron and St. Clare Catholic Churches, and he was a member of the church council and President of the Holy Name Society. Joseph graduated from East High School and was a member of the High Y Club. Joe joined the Army in 1942 and served in World War II. He was a recruiting Sergeant in the Middle East, and served as a Military policeman at the Neal House Conference where he guarded Roosevelt and Churchill. He received the Victory Medal from World War II.
Following his enlistment, Joe was the owner / operator of Boger Insurance Agency for many years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and of the Meals-on-Wheels program in Lyndhurst. He enjoyed golf, card playing, and loved to fish and hunt in his younger days.
Joe was the Patriarch of the family and was always there when needed. Not just for his family, but for anyone who needed help. Joe was very family oriented, with the most enjoyment in life being his wife, children and grandchildren. He kept the family close, and they were always together for the holidays. Traveling with his wife was always a special event.
Joe passed away on October 19, 2023. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Please meet for the Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6850 Mayfield Rd., Gates Mills, at 11 AM. Burial following with Military Honors at Lake View Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID. On-line obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com
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Cheryl & JD
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have my full support in every moment.
I am thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.
Diane
Cheryl and JD thank you so much. Thanks Cheryl for the phone calls and the support. You are such great friends. Love you both
Mike Mackey
To the entire family ,
It was a privilege to know and be friends with Joe for the couple years I had. There are some people in this life whom make a lasting impression and teach you humility and humbleness and do it with a smile. Joe always had a firm handshake every single day for me and made sure to tell me he appreciated me. It says something of a person who takes the time to check on the human condition without asking for anything in return but a friend to listen. Joe always asked about me , my wife my kids and made sure that I was doing well. He was observant of details and always asked how he could help me. Every day he would make sure that everyone else was situated before himself and would make time for conversation as if you were the most important person in his life for the moment. We talked about everything from having daughters to the great war and how life is what you make it. Nothing was ever down or bad when you talked to Joe. He was friendly with everyone who knew him and treated all of us exactly the same. Always positive and always good for a laugh or a joke. I firmly believe God puts people on this planet like Joe to give us guidance and direction and I am a better person for having crossed paths with Joe and his family. I am proud to speak of the friendship I have had with Joe and have learned more about the human condition through him. Thank you Joe,
Proudly your friend
Michael Mackey
Melissa Gary
Joe (and lovely wife, Marge) were such good friends to our Dad, at the Winfield. He brightened everyone’s day with his good cheer and intelligent conversation. What a blessing to our family. Sending prayers to you all, the Vin DeCrane family