Harry F. Boekeloo, 84, of Warren, PA., died Monday evening, July
13, 2015 at the Rouse Warren County Home after an extended
illness. He was born February 15, 1931 in Chicago, IL.
He was the son of Pearl Angstrom Boekeloo. Harry was a
graduate of Chicago Vocational School and earned a metallurgist
degree from Illinois School of Technology. He had served with
the United States Army during the Korean War as a Sergeant.
While in Chicago, he had worked on the railroad. Starting in 1976
to 1985 he had been employed with both the Erie National Forge
and National Forge Company of Irvine, PA. In December 1985 he
started the G & R Machine Company where he was still active in
the daily operations of the business. He was a member of First
Lutheran Church where he had been head usher, a member of the
church council and finance committee. He had served as Past
President of both the Conewango Club and Conewango Valley
Country Club, was a past board member of BEI, and a former
Warren County School Board Member. He was a member of the
Warren Elks Lodge, Eagles Aerie, Monday Night Penny Poker
group and Conewango Club Bowling League. He was an avid
golfer, bowler and Chicago Bears Fan. He was fortunate enough
to obtain a “Hole-in-One” at Conewango Valley Country Club.
Harry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Schlueter
Boekeloo whom he married June 20, 1953 in Chicago, IL., 4
Children – Ronald F. Boekeloo of Warren, PA., Nancy L. Boekeloo
of Erie, PA., Tom H. Boekeloo and wife, Laurie of Ballston Spa,
NY, Ginny M.. Bevevino and husband, Ross of Warren, PA., 1
Sister – Marlene Boyer and husband, Paul of Homewood, IL. ,
Brother-in-law, Paul Dreger of Worth, IL.,
6 Grandchildren – Zachary and Lydia Boekeloo, Jackie Snyder,
Sara Bevevino, Joe Bevevino and wife, Lindsay, Samantha
Bevevino, his beloved cat and friend, Suzy, several nieces and
nephews.
Friends may call at the First Lutheran Church, 109 West Third
Avenue, Warren, PA., on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 10:00 to
11:00 A.M. when a memorial service will be conducted with Rev.
Jeffrey Ewing, Pastor, officiating. The family suggests memorial
contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church or a Charity
of One’s Choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral
Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
I have many fond memories of Harry throughout the years of me working at G&R..but one of the best memories was that he loved to talk about his family. His eyes would light up while doing so. he showed great love and devotion too his family and friends alike. he was always willing to help anyone who needed his help.. And I will always be grateful to have known and worked for him. he was truly a great man.. Rest in peace my friend.
I have been fortunate to know this family for over 40 years. His daughter, Nancy, is my dearest friend. Mr. Boekeloo has the best sense of humor I have ever known. He could always make me laugh and I always knew that he was genuinely glad to see me. I always loved that. Rest in peace Mr. Boekeloo. You are loved
I will miss Harry “Book” Boekeloo and the warren area will also.
My heartfelt sympathy to the family..
Harry and Dot were part of the golfers and bridgeplayers that my parents (Hobie and Grace) were involved with. My parents have always enjoyed Harry and Dot and Harry will be sadly missed.
Dot—my sympathy –Harry great guy. I can only remember many many good times with you and Harry,
My thoughts and prayers are with the Boekeloo family. How fortunate you all are to have had such a wonderful man to share your lives. You have my deepest sympathies.
Jane Manross (Friend of Nancy’s)
We will always have fond memories of Harry as a great neighbor and friend for 30 years. He was a great man with a special personality. Always kidding about mowing the lawns and more especially when he would kid us about the bears in his yard and we were always like “yeah, right Harry. Then all of a sudden they showed up in our yard. We laughed and from there on in believed everything he said. Harry was a kind and gentle man. We will keep thoughts and prayers in our hearts for the family.
We have many fond memories of working with Harry when we were employed at Corry Manufacturing. Harry always produced high quality parts at G. & R. which made our jobs much easier. I am forever grateful to Harry for asking me to play in the member guest at Conewango. We had a ball due to Harry’s fun loving personality. Although we haven’t seen Harry in a number of years his memory will stay with us. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family.
We cannot say enough about such a great man.We will always remember Harry as having time to talk to our children from the time they were little to being grow ups. Very saddened by the news of his passing and will remember always his being outside and puttering in his yard. Having know him for more than 30 years it will be easy to remember all the happy times we had in the neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers go to his great wife and family. Our sincerest condolences.
We lived behind Boekeloos in Matteson, Il and Harry was always such a great and gentle man. My father and mother always loved talking to him and Dorothy in the backyard and Tom and I were always spending the night at each other’s homes. My favorite memory of that great man was when Tom and I were watching Batman on TV and the announcer said something about “a fate worse than death” and Tom mused “what could that be” and Harry deadpanned “Watching Batman”.
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