Fred Schaefer Boyer III's Obituary
Fred Schaefer Boyer III, 62, of Decatur died Saturday May 30, 2009 in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home.
Graveside service will be 10:00 am Friday June 5, 2009 in Graceland Cemetery with Rev. Richard Weltin presiding. Memorials may be made to Lincoln Manor Nursing Home.
Fred was born on May 17, 1947 in Decatur the son of Fred Schaeffer and Virginia Boland Boyer, Jr. He attended grade school at St. Patrick Grade School, graduated from Mac Arthur High School, and attended SIU Carbondale. He formed the Rock Bands the Fugitives and the Mystics.
Fred leaves behind to cherish fond memories his wife, Hilda Boyer, children, Nichole Pantano and Robin Boyer; grandchildren Fiona Pantano and Giacomo Pantano; sisters, Anne Ruble Robert of Lawrenceburg, KY; Mary Jo Hammer Bill of Cerro Gordo; Dorothy Jenkins of Decatur; Kay Shaw Brian of Decatur; and Sharon Gantt Curt of Montgomery, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Justin Boyer.
The family would like to thank Dr. G. Patel and Lincoln Manor Nursing Home staff for their excellent care.
The family of Fred Schaefer Boyer III is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur.
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