William Max Boeger, 82, of Pinehurst, NC, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Born in Stamford, Ct. on April 20, 1940, he was the son of Max Ludwig (Boge) and Marguerite Farrell Boeger. Bill graduated Stamford H.S (1958) and attending Mondell Institute of Design, NYC (1960). His career as a Mechanical Engineer lasted into 1978 and while vacationing on Nantucket he met a family whose living was that of a Chimney Sweep. Within the year Bill started Max the Chimney Sweep in (Trumbull, CT). In 1987 Bill and Joan relocated to North Carolina and Sandhills Chimney Service was born (1990). Both businesses are owned and operated by family.
Bill loved to golf, travel and garden. As a young man he caddied at local, private and municipal clubs in CT. and the surrounding area. Moving to Pinehurst in 1989 Bill was a member of the Pinehurst C.C. Men’s Club and met many extraordinary golfers. There was always a game waiting for him. Travel took Bill and Joan up and down the East coast, trips to State Parks throughout the U.S. and cruises on the Mediterranean, the Hawaiian Islands and the eastern Caribbean (especially St. Bart’s) with his wife. Bill also loved spending time in his yard tending to his plants and caring for his property.
Bill had a deep love for his family and friends. Those were his happiest days, spending time, listening and experiencing these close relationships. His smile would light up the room. His sincere kindness, humility and love will be his legacy.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Joan Petersen Kerrigan Boeger (September 2, 1978). He is also survived by five children; daughter Lynda Boeger Williams and husband Karl (of Ansonia, CT); sons William M. Boeger Jr., and wife Sheila (of Carthage, NC); Dan Boeger and wife Kathleen (of Stamford, Ct); Russell Max Boeger and wife Teri; and Thomas Martin Boeger (of Aberdeen, NC). Grandchildren are: Michael, Tyler, Nicole and Christian plus one one great grandson, Justin. Other family survivors include Bill’s first wife, Mary Abruzzese Boeger ( Ansonia, CT). Bill was predeceased in death by his parents and a younger brother, Peter.
Bill had requested to be cremated and the family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association are suggested.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com. Service arrangements have been entrusted to Boles Funeral Home.
