Leonard Boensch
April 25, 1931 - January 16, 2021
Obituary
A kind, patient and gentle soul, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Leonard A. Boensch, 89, of Saginaw, peacefully passed away Saturday evening January 16, 2021 at the Veteran's Palliative Care Unit in Saginaw. He was born April 25, 1931 to the late Carl and Agatha (Berghoff) Boensch. After attending Indiantown Grade School, he graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in 1949 and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He farmed with his father and four brothers until 1969. He then worked at Wiltsie Tool and Stork Engineering as a welder before opening Boensch Garage in 1971. Always a farmer in heart and mind, he and his son Tim, farmed side by side until 2015. On July 12, 1958 Len married the love of his life, Carol J. Guerin, daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Size) Guerin. She survives him along with their children Karen Young, Kathy (Craig) Wascher, and Timothy (Julie) Boensch, their grandchildren Kayla (Brett Sebens) Young, Kevin Young, Christopher (Cassie Leightner) Wascher, Kyle (Christy) Wascher, and Kaitlyn (Calvin) Hugo and their great grandchildren, Jacey Hugo, Joslyn Hugo and Kian Wascher. Len was thrilled to be a grandfather and so very proud of each and every one of his grandchildren. Also surviving him are his sister Patricia (Boensch) Plowdrey, brother in law Donald (Buzz) Guerin, sisters in law Susan Kern, Marijo (Ross) Colon and many nieces, nephews and devoted friends. He is preceded in death by his infant son Leonard Joseph, brothers Francis, Carl, Bernard, and Raymond, sister Agatha, and brothers in law Gary and Edward Guerin. Thank you to the staff at Veteran's Memorial Hospital Palliative Care for their compassionate attentiveness. And, a very special thank you to Hannah Bothe, Len's home caregiver, she always got a smile out of him. Len will always be remembered with a smirk on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Love you gobs Papa. Go straight home. Honoring Len's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private ceremony was held with immediate family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a random act of kindness. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Boensch Family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Susan A Kern
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Don't know how he did it being as quiet as he was, but those waitresses loved him. He'd sit nearby as we talked not looking like he was paying attention, but he heard every word and would answer a question if you asked. I'll miss his little quips, his smile and the way he loved my sister. We will all miss him terribly.
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Patricia Elaine Parks
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I was so sorry to hear of Len's passing. I spent many years seeing Len, Carol, and Tim twice a year at the dental office. I always enjoyed his quiet sense of humor. He really was one of my favorite patients. I've missed all of you since my retirement. Prayers are with you all . Take care! Your favorite hygienist!!! Pat Parks
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Jerry, Marianne DuRussel
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Dear Julie, Tim and family,
With our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Jerry, Marianne DuRussel
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Pam Schultz
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You are all in my thoughts And prayers! I have many fond memories of time spent at your home during high school Such a wonderful man.
Hugs and prayers.
Pam (Histed) Schultz
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Terry Geese
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I was so sad to read of Mr. Boensch's passing this morniing. I remember my mother (Virginia Geese) mentioning Carol and Leonard over the years and I also remember taking my car out to Boensch garage for repair so many years ago. I was maybe 18 or 19 and meeting Mr. Boensch and how nice he was to me. That was about 50 years or so ago as I am now 68 years old. My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family. God Bless.