Obituaries

August 21, 1958 to February 19, 2025

FRANCESVILLE - Darrell L. Boehning, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away at 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Majestic Care in Lafayette, where he had been in recovery since being injured in a work-related incident in August.

He was born Aug. 21, 1958 to Stanley G. and Maxine J. (Boze) Boehning. He was raised (and worked) on the family farm in rural Francesville. He graduated from West Central High School in 1976 and completed diesel mechanic courses at Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis.

Darrell Boehning

He is survived by:
Alison J. (Andrew) Marquis, Lafayette, Daughter
Danny J. (Laura) Boehning, Plantsville, CT, Son
Theodore Marquis, Grandson
Klaus Marquis, Grandson
Jasper Marquis, Grandson
Beatrix Marquis, Granddaughter
Olivia Boehning, Granddaughter
Evan Boehning, Grandson
Maxine Boehning, Francesville, Mother
Kimberly A. Davidson, Indianapolis, Sister
Rae J. Boehning French, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Shanna (Brandon Schultheis) Davidson, Niece
Erin (Jordan) Bruno, Niece
Emily (Patrick) Armstrong, Niece
Several Great-Nieces and -Nephews
Myron G. Boze, Monon, Uncle
Eileen R. Boehning, Francesville, Aunt
Numerous Cousins (and their families)

Preceded in death by:
Stanley Boehning, Father
Brian A. Boehning, Brother
Glen A. Boehning, Uncle
Bob Boze, Uncle
Kenneth Boze, Uncle
Dorothy Boze, Aunt
Helen June Hoover, Aunt
Lori A. Huber-Boehning, Former Wife

Mr. Boehning had a 48-year-long career at UPS in Indianapolis and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union Local #135. Throughout his adolescence, he took an interest in everything that propelled man forward in the journey of life faster than by just their feet alone. Whether it was tractors on the farm, race cars on the track, or rockets soaring into space - he was captivated by machines that pushed the limits of speed, adventure, and innovation. As a small-town farm kid in the 1960s, he was drawn to the news of advancements in aviation and the Space Race, the roar of engines at the Indy 500, muscle car magazines, and the sounds of rock music emanating from the radio. These passions shaped him into a hardworking, fun-loving young man eager to carve out his own path beyond the farm. He held a private pilot license and was a certified scuba diver. He enjoyed flying and collecting RC planes, drones, and anything aviation related. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, husband, dad and grandpa who will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and one hour prior to services Friday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at the funeral home with Chad French officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Air Charity Network at www.aircharitynetwork.org.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.