William 'Bill' Boersma

95 year old, William Boersma, of Rittman, Ohio, formerly of Francesville, Indiana, passed away on February 6, 2021 at the Apostolic Christian Home.

William ‘Bill’ was born on May 15, 1925, in DeMotte, Indiana to Raymond and Maggie (Hamstra) Boersma. Bill married the love of his life, Cordelia Kooy on March 20, 1945, in DeMotte, Indiana. Bill enjoyed farming for many years. After retiring from farming, he and Cordelia traveled and helped with Roving Volunteers in Christ.

William is survived by his family, wife: Cordelia, children: Betty (Dennis) Archer, Rich (Dorothy) Boersma, Ken Boersma (Carrie Tomko), Joe (Sharon) Boersma, Clinton (Dawn) Boersma, Leila (Paul) Spickerman, 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, and siblings: Andrew Boersma, and Hilda Gilbert.

William was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters: Rose Kamminga and Ann King.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11:00 until 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 E Grove St., Wheatifeld, Indiana.

Graveside services will follow at the Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, 10680 Steiner Rd., Rittman, Ohio 44270.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions we respectfully ask that you follow all government mandates. Only 50 people will be allowed inside at any one time and must follow rules of social distancing. Please limit visits to 5 minutes or less, unless time permits.

If you have been COVID-19 tested positive or exposed in the last 14 days, please refrain from attending.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required.