Earl H. Boettger

Earl H. Boettger, 96 years of age of Market Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wed July 29, 2020, at Hometown Nursing Home in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania after a short illness. Born Tuesday, July 8, 1924 in Tamaqua the son of the late Albert and Anna (Schmauch) Boettger. Earl was predeceased by his wife Betty L. (Essington) Boettger on October 20, 2014. He is survived by his brother, Robert F. Boettger of Tamaqua; many nieces and nephews. A Tamaqua High School graduate, Earl retired after a long career on the Railroad. He was an active member of St. John U.C.C. of Tamaqua and belonged to the Tamaqua Masonic Lodge # 238 for many years, having held many chairs. Earl served honorably in the United States Army Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Graveside Services will be held with Military Honors bestowed on Friday July 31, 2020 from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania at 2 o'clock P.M., Rev. Kevin Duffy-Guy to officiate. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com