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Richard M. “Rick” Boos

PORTAGE  --  Richard M. “Rick” Boos, age 59, of Portage, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2013 at his home in Portage.

Rick was born on March 19, 1954 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Bob and Lorraine (Piotrowski) Boos. Rick graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1974. After graduation he served in the Army from 1974 to 1976. Rick has worked for Oscar Mayer (Kraft Foods) for the past 17 years as a forklift driver. Rick married Jeanine Mire on March 7, 1991 in Madison. He was passionate about motorcycling, fishing, spending time with his family and music.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Jeanine;  son, Christopher (Angela) Mire;  grandchildren, Casey and Cheyenne Mire; his mother, Lorraine (Robert) Boos; brother, Jim (Marianne) Boos; sisters, Jan (John) Mead, Gerri (John) Wanserski, Pat (Tony) Sykora, Cindy Anderl, Sharon (Sparky) Bejin, Laurie Boos and Laurie (Richard) Emerson; brother-in-law, Richard Mire; sister-in-law, Peggy (Mark) Russell; many beloved nieces and nephews; other near relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert (Bob) Boos and brother-in-law, Jim Anderl.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Portage with Fr. Gary Krahenbuhl presiding. Inurnment will take place at a later date, with military honors provided by Chippewa Falls area veterans. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at St. Mary Catholic Church.  The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.

 

 

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