Charles Edward Boehm

Charles Edward Boehm, 82, passed away Thursday December 5, 2013 in Fairwinds-­Sands Creek in Idaho Falls. He was born May 21, 1931 in Baraboo, Wisconsin to Edward Boehm and Hazel Ruhland Boehm. Growing up, he went to school in Madison, Wisconsin and later attended the University of Wisconsin. He joined the air force in July of 1952 and received pilot training. He flew planes, helicopters, and was an KC135 instructor. He retired from the Air Force in 1973. He married Leona M Laird December 19, 1959 in Orfordville Wisconsin. Charles enjoyed electronics, photography, sailing, the Idaho Falls Symphony and classical music. He was survived by his two daughters Tracey M (Mark) Casaletto of Modesto California, Michelle (Chris) Prine of Merced California, his son Charles E (Leana) Boehm Jr. of Rigby, Idaho, his sister Marcia (Russell) Severance of Reeves Junction, Michigan, four Grandchildren and two Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife Leona Boehm and his parents. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2013 at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main Street, Rigby, ID. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to the services.