Mark Boettcher
June 1st, 1952 - March 4th, 2025
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Mark's Obituary
Mark Boettcher, 72, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, after a battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd, St. Joseph, MI. Friends are welcome for visitation beginning at 10:00am.
Mark will be deeply missed. He wore his heart on his sleeve—conscientious and peace-loving, with a quick wit and a mischievous streak. He was born June 1, 1952 in Benton Harbor to Louis & Ella (Downer) Boettcher. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1971. On April 23, 1983 he married the love of his life Lori Johll in Stevensville.
Mark had a varied career, working at Pebblewood Golf Course, Cook Nuclear, Modern Plastics, and Chardon Rubber for many years, as well as serving as a custodian for several local public schools. He loved golf and was a talented musician, playing guitar, drums, and keyboard. He also adored his cats, Lou and “The Kid.”
Mark is survived by his wife Lori Boettcher; daughters Nicole Boettcher (Graham Mason) and Anna Boettcher (Amy Huang); son Erik Mark Boettcher, and his son Gavin Avry Kraus; sisters Jeanine Sillaway and Barbara Treas (Joe Sigers); and his dear nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his parents Lou and Ella, his brothers Paul and Kurt, his sister Nanette, and nephew Jeff.
Mark will be deeply missed. He wore his heart on his sleeve—conscientious and peace-loving, with a quick wit and a mischievous streak. He was born June 1, 1952 in Benton Harbor to Louis & Ella (Downer) Boettcher. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1971. On April 23, 1983 he married the love of his life Lori Johll in Stevensville.
Mark had a varied career, working at Pebblewood Golf Course, Cook Nuclear, Modern Plastics, and Chardon Rubber for many years, as well as serving as a custodian for several local public schools. He loved golf and was a talented musician, playing guitar, drums, and keyboard. He also adored his cats, Lou and “The Kid.”
Mark is survived by his wife Lori Boettcher; daughters Nicole Boettcher (Graham Mason) and Anna Boettcher (Amy Huang); son Erik Mark Boettcher, and his son Gavin Avry Kraus; sisters Jeanine Sillaway and Barbara Treas (Joe Sigers); and his dear nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his parents Lou and Ella, his brothers Paul and Kurt, his sister Nanette, and nephew Jeff.
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