William Alex (Bill) Boklach was born July 11, 1938, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He passed into eternity on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 86 years. Bill joined the United States Air Force in 1956 and was honorably discharged as a Korean War veteran in 1962. While serving in the Air Force, Bill was awarded the Good Conduct Medal along with a longevity award. While stationed at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, Bill met and married the love of his life, DeAnna Vogt. Together they built a beautiful family. During his years of employment as a commercial bus driver, Bill logged more than a million miles without an accident behind the wheel. After retiring from the bus company, he went on to retire from two other careers, demonstrating his strong work ethic. After Bill’s third retirement at age 85, he became a loving caregiver to his wife. Our hearts were full watching him care for her with love and compassion.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include;
His loving wife of over 66 years; DeAnna
Three daughters; Denise Beihoffer and husband Tom
Rhonda Robbins
Deidra Payne
Seven grandchildren
Four great grandchildren, with another on the way
Sister; Carol
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bobby, and son-in-law, Wes Robbins.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso. Serving as casket bearers will be Kyle Robbins, Kendall Robbins, Alex Payne, Sean Beihoffer, Alex Beihoffer, and Nick Robbins. Honorary casket bearers will be Wyatt Robbins, and Huk Robbins. Committal service in and interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Owasso. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Bill’s memory to the American Legion Post #308, 11328 East Admiral Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74116, or the American Heart Association, 2431 East 61st Street, Suite #420, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, www.heart.org. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include;
His loving wife of over 66 years; DeAnna
Three daughters; Denise Beihoffer and husband Tom
Rhonda Robbins
Deidra Payne
Seven grandchildren
Four great grandchildren, with another on the way
Sister; Carol
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bobby, and son-in-law, Wes Robbins.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso. Serving as casket bearers will be Kyle Robbins, Kendall Robbins, Alex Payne, Sean Beihoffer, Alex Beihoffer, and Nick Robbins. Honorary casket bearers will be Wyatt Robbins, and Huk Robbins. Committal service in and interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Owasso. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Bill’s memory to the American Legion Post #308, 11328 East Admiral Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74116, or the American Heart Association, 2431 East 61st Street, Suite #420, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, www.heart.org. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
