Wilmer H. Boxberger, 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Main Street Manor of Russell.

Wilmer was united in marriage to Estella Deines on October 26, 1947 in Russell, Kansas. This union was blessed with two children, John and Cynthia. Estella preceded him in death in January of 2014.

Survivors include his son, John Boxberger (Mary) of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Cynthia Appel of Catoosa, Oklahoma; brothers, Richard Boxberger (Carmen) and Gerald Boxberger (Shirley) all of Russell, Kansas; sister, Veramae Henre of Great Bend, Kansas; grandson, Craig (Kristal) of Hays, Kansas; two great grandsons, Tanner and Bryce; and numerous nieces, nephews and their spouses. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Estella.

Celebration of Wilmer’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell. Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 9 AM to 8 PM at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 6 PM to 7 PM. Memorials have been established with Russell County Food Pantry, St. John Lutheran Sunday School or Main Street Manor. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.