Roger L. Boocher

roger boocher

Roger L. Boocher, 73, Paoli, IN formerly of Sidney, IN and Columbia City, IN died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2016 in Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.  He was born March 19, 1943 in Whitley County, IN to Oscar & Eileen (Miller) Boocher. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. On September 30, 2005 he married Judy Hill Oliver.  Roger retired from Essex Corporation, Fort Wayne, IN in 2003 after 34 years of service. He was employed with White Metal Rolling and Stamping, Warsaw, IN from 1961-1968.  He enjoyed tinkering with small engines and was an avid fisherman and mushroom hunter.  Roger was a counsel member of the Wildwood Association, Paoli, IN.  He is survived by his wife, Judy Boocher, Paoli, IN; son, Brian (Rita) Boocher, Claypool, IN; daughter, Robin Boocher Garrard, Claypool, IN; step sons, Neil (Ann) Gordon, Hudson, IN, Larry (Michele) Gordon, Columbia City, IN and Tracy (Wendy) Biehl, Andrews, IN; brothers, Dick Boocher, South Whitley, IN and Robert (Tammy) Boocher, Pierceton, IN; sister, Marylin (James) Perryman, Portage, IN; 6 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  One step son, Matthew Hill, is deceased.  Family and friends may call Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Services will be Friday, July 8, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN.  Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN.  For those who wish to honor the memory of Roger L. Boocher, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Indiana Chapter, 941 East 86th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240-1842. To send a private condolence to the Boocher family, use the condolence link on the homepage.

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