John J. Boyer Jr.
John J. Boyer Jr., 63, of Superior died Dec. 23, 2011, in Golden Living Center.
- John J. Boyer Jr.
John J. Boyer Jr., 63, of Superior died Dec. 23, 2011, in Golden Living Center.
He was born Dec. 24, 1947, in Superior, and was a longtime resident.
He was a member of VFW, Eagles and Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa.
John was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War having been awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
John was employed as a sign maker by various sign companies.
He is survived by his siblings, Rose Ann (Bruce) Brown of Superior, twin, Jean (Stanley) Longshore of Phoenix, Ariz., Carolyn Dalbec of Superior, Paul Raunio of Lake Nebagamon, Joanne (Tim) Proffit of Superior, Bill Raunio of Superior, Robert (Kelly) Raunio of Superior, and Larry Jo Boyer; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Rose and George Raunio; his father, John Boyer; a brother, Joel “Buster” Boyer; and a great-niece, Nichole.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 in the Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th St. with Major Rosemary Mattson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Military honors will be accorded by Richard I Bong American Legion Post 435.
In lieu of flowers if friends so desire memorials can be made to the Superior animal shelter.
The family wishes to thank the Golden Living Center staff for their love and concern. They were truly John’s second family.
Sign the online guest book or send condolences at www.downsfh.com.
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wendy l.
so very sorry to hear about johnny, our family knew him well down in north end years ago. duane,janette and joyce larson,and the rest of the family. they only get the paper twice a week so when it came out on wednesday and the service was on tues. im sure there would of been a lot more at the service if they only knew about it. our hearts goes out to the family. i remember johnny when he went in the vietnam war, and when he came home. he will be missed. he will always be in our hearts as a very nice guy. wendy k larson portland,oregonPortland, OR 01/04/2012 11:53 AM
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