Francis E. Boomer, beloved husband of 54 years to the late Ethel Boomer, nee Luedemann; loving father of James (Linda), Chuck (Nancy) and Frank (Erin); cherished grandfather of Traci (Brian) Dewire, Stephen, Jill, Chris, Amy, Nick, Mary Boomer, Sean (Sarah) Rogers and the late James Jr.; adoring geat-grandfather of Travis Dewire, John, Jake and Eric Rogers; fond brother of the late Harry, the late Cecelia (the late Harold) Rundquist, Isabelle (the late Raymond) Richards and Dorothy Boomer; devoted brother-in-law of the late Lydia (the late Willy) Hauck and the late Ruth (the late Jack) Murphy; leaving many fond nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Hollerbach Funeral Home, 4022-36 N. Elston Ave., at Irving Park Rd. Funeral service Friday, 12 noon, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1605 Vernon Ave., Park Ridge. Lying in state from 11:30 a.m. until time of service. Interment St. Luke Cemetery. Info: 773-463-1510 or www.hollerbach.us In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung Association appreciated.
