Fredric Wayne "Clark" Boettcher

Fredric Wayne (Clark) Boettcher passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2026. 

He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 9, 1948 to Harold and Adeline Boettcher. 

He is preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, James Boettcher and Ralph Boettcher. 

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karen Boettcher; children Thomas Boettcher, Lia (Rick) Badman, Douglas Boettcher; grandchildren Ava, Evan, Liam and Willa Boettcher and Grace Badman; five siblings Dorothy Treptow, Kathie Pelow, Susan Eleazer, Doug Boettcher and Kristine Husby Nelson.

 Fred’s first job was as a radio DJ and he had a lifelong love of music. He moved into the automotive industry and worked more than 25 years for Volkswagen of America. Fred loved softball, the sun, hiking, biking and spending winters in Mesa Arizona where he has many friends and teammates. In his retirement he drove a school bus and worked for the Los Angeles Angels during Spring Training. He also loved traveling, visiting many National Parks and enjoying numerous trips with family and friends. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed. 

A Celebration of Life will follow at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in Fred’s memory can donate to the Hawes Trail Alliance of Mesa or Monarch (Butterfly) Joint Venture of St. Paul or the American Cancer Society.