∼Philip W. Boerschinger, 86, of Billings, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2014, at Tender Nest.
The son of Michael M. and Dorla Boerschinger, he was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Glasgow and grew up on the family farm near Nashua. He graduated from Nashua High School.
On Sept. 24, 1949, he married Damaris Wagner in Nashua where he worked for the Farmers Union Grain Elevator and did seismic work. In 1957 they moved their family to Billings and he worked as a roofer before working 27 years at Exxon Refinery, retiring in 1987.
A hobby machinist, he built Hawken muzzleloader rifles. He also rebuilt old tractors, steam engines and flywheel engines. He could fix anything mechanical — without the internet! He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
Survivors include his son Matthew Boerschinger (Eve), and daughter Michaela Letasky-Brekke (Karl), all of Billings; five grandchildren, John Letasky, Lisa Letasky, Thomas (Rebecca) Letasky, Melissa Jordan (Alden) and Mark Boerschinger, and great-grandson, Brandon Jordan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Damaris, son Michael and brother Ambrose.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Remembrances may be shared with the family by visiting www.michelottisawyers.com.
The son of Michael M. and Dorla Boerschinger, he was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Glasgow and grew up on the family farm near Nashua. He graduated from Nashua High School.
On Sept. 24, 1949, he married Damaris Wagner in Nashua where he worked for the Farmers Union Grain Elevator and did seismic work. In 1957 they moved their family to Billings and he worked as a roofer before working 27 years at Exxon Refinery, retiring in 1987.
A hobby machinist, he built Hawken muzzleloader rifles. He also rebuilt old tractors, steam engines and flywheel engines. He could fix anything mechanical — without the internet! He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
Survivors include his son Matthew Boerschinger (Eve), and daughter Michaela Letasky-Brekke (Karl), all of Billings; five grandchildren, John Letasky, Lisa Letasky, Thomas (Rebecca) Letasky, Melissa Jordan (Alden) and Mark Boerschinger, and great-grandson, Brandon Jordan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Damaris, son Michael and brother Ambrose.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Remembrances may be shared with the family by visiting www.michelottisawyers.com.
∼Philip W. Boerschinger, 86, of Billings, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2014, at Tender Nest.
The son of Michael M. and Dorla Boerschinger, he was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Glasgow and grew up on the family farm near Nashua. He graduated from Nashua High School.
On Sept. 24, 1949, he married Damaris Wagner in Nashua where he worked for the Farmers Union Grain Elevator and did seismic work. In 1957 they moved their family to Billings and he worked as a roofer before working 27 years at Exxon Refinery, retiring in 1987.
A hobby machinist, he built Hawken muzzleloader rifles. He also rebuilt old tractors, steam engines and flywheel engines. He could fix anything mechanical — without the internet! He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
Survivors include his son Matthew Boerschinger (Eve), and daughter Michaela Letasky-Brekke (Karl), all of Billings; five grandchildren, John Letasky, Lisa Letasky, Thomas (Rebecca) Letasky, Melissa Jordan (Alden) and Mark Boerschinger, and great-grandson, Brandon Jordan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Damaris, son Michael and brother Ambrose.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Remembrances may be shared with the family by visiting www.michelottisawyers.com.
The son of Michael M. and Dorla Boerschinger, he was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Glasgow and grew up on the family farm near Nashua. He graduated from Nashua High School.
On Sept. 24, 1949, he married Damaris Wagner in Nashua where he worked for the Farmers Union Grain Elevator and did seismic work. In 1957 they moved their family to Billings and he worked as a roofer before working 27 years at Exxon Refinery, retiring in 1987.
A hobby machinist, he built Hawken muzzleloader rifles. He also rebuilt old tractors, steam engines and flywheel engines. He could fix anything mechanical — without the internet! He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
Survivors include his son Matthew Boerschinger (Eve), and daughter Michaela Letasky-Brekke (Karl), all of Billings; five grandchildren, John Letasky, Lisa Letasky, Thomas (Rebecca) Letasky, Melissa Jordan (Alden) and Mark Boerschinger, and great-grandson, Brandon Jordan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Damaris, son Michael and brother Ambrose.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Remembrances may be shared with the family by visiting www.michelottisawyers.com.
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NOTE: Death certificate shows he was pronounced dead on the 7th of September 2014 rather than the 6th as on the stone.
Gravesite Details
Buried 10-25-2014
Plot owned by Amos Boerschinger
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