William L. Boyer, Jr.
August 23, 1937 - May 28, 2020
Obituary
MADISON-William L Boyer, Jr., 82. was born on August 23, 1937, in Altadena, CA. Bill died after an extended illness on May 28, 2020, in Madison, WI.
Bill was a proud graduate of the University of Oregon (1960) and a longtime fan of his beloved Oregon Ducks. After graduating, he married Janet Pedersen, the love of his life for the past 59 years. Bill had a lifelong career in the insurance industry that took him from Washington to Ohio. During this time he discovered his passion for golf. This sport brought him great joy and many lasting friendships. Bill and Janet loved to travel together and were fortunate to have visited all 50 states and many countries.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William L. Boyer, Sr. and Katherine E. Boyer (Summers).
Bill is survived by his wife, Janet; and their children, Greg Boyer and Kathy (Dave) Maurer; his grandchildren, Austin Boyer, Gage (Melanie) Maurer and Tiffany (Josh) Ingram; his sister, Judy (Frank) Blain; sister-in-law, Karen Pedersen-Hayes; mother-in-law, Mary Pedersen; and nieces, Robin Whitelaw, Debbie Blain-Porter, Holly (Kerry) Blain-Johnson, Heather (Trevor) Allen, Michele (Jay) Gilbert, Suzanne Hayes and Kristine (Nick Nibler) Hayes.
In lieu of funeral services, and to honor Bill’s character, we ask that all who wish to participate make a donation to the Wisconsin Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund at: https://heartlandhospicefund.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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kathy maurer
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Thomas Marshall
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Bill was a great friend and neighbor of ours at The Crossing Condo Community in Fitchburg. We had many good times together with he and Janet during the years that they lived in Wisconsin. He will be greatly missed! The world has lost a great man!
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Joseph Freeman Hastings
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Really sad to hear about your dad’s passing. We had some great times together especially on the golf course travels to Pinehurst and the Dominican Republic. Bill, Bob Thrash, Art Paschal and I played golf together every Saturday and Sunday for over 20+ years at Westfield CC . We usually had the first starting time because we played so fast nobody wanted to play in front of us. Was sorry he left for Florida,.
It is a great pic you posted of your dad. It is exactly the way I remember him. Joe Hastings
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Robert Haskins
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Greg, I met your Dad in 1966 in Denver. My late wife and I met you and your sister in early 1967. Great memory.! Bill and I worked closely together until your family moved to Cincinnati. Then the to Westfield before moving to Florida. We were good friends many years. The world lost a good person. My prayers are with all of you. Terry Haskins.
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Rhonda Dunn
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We are so sorry to hear about Bill passing away. He was a wonderful man. We were neighbors of Jan and Bill in Fitchburg. Bill always had a smile on his face and was a joy to be around. He was so proud of his family. Golf was often a topic of conversation because of our shared love of the sport. Bill was smart, he was friendly, he was funny, and he will definitely be missed. Rest In Peace.
Rhonda and Dan Dunn
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Jack Adornetto
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Carol and I were sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I had spoken to hm earlier this year and knew he was not doing well but it was the typical Bill, taking all in stride. I worked with Bill at Westfield and Carol and I did a number of trips to Europe with he and Janet. We credit our love of travel to them by "taking us along". Our last trip with them was our most memorable when we rented a villa on Lake Como and almost got Bill to cook. An avid golfer and "charter" member of our Arizona Insurance open, he always brought a great game and a great smile. We've lost a good friend and he will be missed.