Charles W. Boehringer

Charles W. Boehringer, age 90, formerly of Adamstown, Berks County, Pennsylvania,died January 18, 2017, at 11:55 AM in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville, BerksCounty, where he resided the past fiveyears. Born in Adamstown, a son of the late John E. and Mary J. (Redcay) Boehringer, Sr., his wife, Arlene M. (Demming) Boehringer, died September 29, 2007. A 1944 Shillington High School graduate, Charles served in the Army during World War II, and was a charter member of Adamstown VFW Post 8795. A long-time salesman, he was a director of sales for several central Pennsylvania companies. As a community volunteer, he served as president of the Governor Mifflin School Board, member of Governor Mifflin School Authority, St. Paul's Lutheran Church Council, Cedar Grove Cemetery Board, Friends of Adamstown Area Library Board secretary of Brecknock Township, Berks County. Charlie was an active Lion, having served as president for both Adamstown Shillington Lions Clubs, past deputy district governor of District 14-D, and received the prestigious Melvin Jones Award for service. Cars were a passion of Charlie's. In the 1990's , he showed his restored 1964 Corvair in local auto shows as a member of Pottstown Area Corvair Enthusiasts. Surviving are hisdaughters, Donna M. (Michael S.) Zaun, Adamstown; Kathy A. (John E.) Marshall, Savannah, GA; his son, C. Shawn Boehringer, Baltimore, MD; 6 grandchildren 2 great-granddaughters. A brother, John Boehringer, Jr., predeceased him. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 21, at 3 PM in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Adamstown, with a memorial service to follow at 4 PM in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, with Rev. Sandy Gideon officiating. Rather than flowers, remember Charlie with contributions to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 80 E. Main St., Box 385, Adamstown, PA 19501 or Friends of Adamstown Area Library, 3000 N. Reading Rd., Box 356, Adamstown, PA 19501. Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, is honored to be serving the family. www.goodfuneral.com Graveside Service 01/21/2017 3:00 PM Cedar Grove Cemetery Broad Street Adamstown PA Memorial Celebration of Life 01/21/2017 4:00 PM St. Paul's Lutheran Church 80 East Main Street Adamstown PA