Floyd Boxdorfer

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Floyd F. Boxdorfer, 79, of Perryville died Thursday, April 13, 2006, at his home.

He was born Aug. 30, 1926, at Menfro, Mo., son of Fred W. and Edna Klobe Boxdorfer. He and Alice Kirn were married May 24, 1952, at Perryville.

Boxdorfer was a mechanic and truck driver. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, VFW Post 4282, and American Legion Post 133.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Randy and Larry Boxdorfer of Perryville; three sisters, Hallie Pourney, Wilda Favier and Margie Hudson, all of Perryville; a brother, Roy Boxdorfer of Barnhart, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Friends may call at Miller Family Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and Monday from 6:30 to 9:50 a.m. The parish wake will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, followed by the American Legion service. The rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Monday.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, with the Revs. Kevin Fausz and Rickey Valleroy officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery, with military honors courtesy of American Legion Post 133.