In Memory of

Arnold

R.

"Arnie"

Boik

Obituary for Arnold R. "Arnie" Boik

Arnold R. "Arnie" Boik, age 95, beloved husband for 65 years to the late Clara Boik, nee Kalinowski(2012). Loving father of Marlene (Ray) Strehlau, Debbie (Joe) Mayer, Jo-Ellen (Jim) Doranzo and Larry (Peggy) Boik. Cherished grandfather of 11. Dearest great-grandfather of six. Dear brother of Beverly (Roger) Milner and preceded in death by seven siblings. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Arnie was born and raised in Webster, SD. He moved to Chicago and met his wife Clara at Spiegel's where they both worked. Arnie went on to work at Continental Can Company for 42 years, retiring as a supervisor. He enjoyed bowling and golfing and was a jack-of-all trades.

Visitation Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Thursday, June 2, 2022, 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St. Julie Billiart Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.

Below is a photo tribute celebrating Arnie's life.



In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Northwestern Palos Community Hospice, 15295 E. 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439 are appreciated.

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