Reverend John A. Boerger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

The Reverend John A. Boerger of Grand Ledge passed away August 19, 2015 in Lansing. John was born December 8, 1931 in Cascade, Wisconsin and was the third son and the fourth born to the late John F. Jr. and Martha (Krenzke) Boerger. He was a graduate of Concordia College of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. John went on to serve as Pastor of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod for sixty-one years. He led parishes in Aliceville, Kansas (St. John), Caro, Michigan (St. Paul), Flint, Michigan (Calvary), and Dearborn, Michigan (Our Redeemer). He was a Pastor and friend to hundreds and maintained relationships, with past parishioners, over several decades. John loved fly fishing the streams of Northern Michigan, especially the Black River near Onaway. He also hunted, was an above average golfer and anchored his bowling team for many years. He was a lifelong fan of the Green Bay packers, became a big Detroit Red Wings fan in the 1950’s and later the University of Wisconsin and Michigan. He served on the Board of Directors of Historic Trinity Church in Detroit. He was in numerous choirs, throughout his life, and enjoyed classical music. JS Bach was his favorite. John enjoyed telling and hearing jokes, both good and bad. He was thoughtful, intelligent and well read. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Fay (Lindeman); children, Daniel M. (Brenda) Boerger, Jeanette E. (Rick) Boerger-Dixon, John F. (Dianne) Boerger III, Joel P. (Tony) Boerger, Martha F. (Marc) Wohlfeil; grandchildren, Alex, Micah, Michele, Justin, Matthew, John S., Leeann, Claire, Lydia and Cody; siblings, Eunice Lindeman, Charles Boerger, Ruth Boerger, Mark Boerger, Nancy Woodrum and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by brother, Robert T. Boerger on May 17, 2011. A memorial service will be Monday, August 24, 2015, 11:00am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 517 S. Clinton Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 with The Reverend Chuck Foerster, officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4-7:00pm and Monday from 10-11:00am at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to the Immanuel Lutheran Church 501 S. Clinton Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837.The family would like to thank McLaren Hospital, Sparrow Hospital and Hospice House of Mid-Michigan for the care and compassion John received. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.

Reverend John A. Boerger

December 8, 1931 - August 19, 2015