Virgil Boehme, of Castroville, Texas, passed away December 16, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born April 9, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas, to Armin Emil Boehme and Lorine Stein Boehme Persyn.
Virgil graduated from St. Louis High School in 1959. On August 18, 1963, Virgil married Nora Fay Huckle at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in La Coste. They were blessed with sixty-two years of marriage and two daughters.
He was a multi-generational Medina County farmer and rancher. Virgil was a member of the Quihi Gun Club, Stock Show Member for both Medina County and San Antonio, worked with the FFA, and the Medina County Fair. He also served on the Medina Valley ISD School Board. He was a 50-year member of the St. Louis Society.
Survivors include his wife, Nora Fay Boehme of Castroville; children, Susan Kilgore (Daniel) of Castroville and Melissa Nietenhoefer (Stuart) of Hondo; grandchildren, Kele Luigs (Jonathan), Kaci Rittimann (James), Kyli Brewer, Karli Sewell (Anna), Amanda Holmes (Hayden), Johanna Hall (Trent); great-grandchildren, Kenzie, Klaire, and Knox Luigs, Rhett and Riggs Rittimann, Olivia Brewer, Holden and Payton Holmes, and Rielynn, Berkley, and Grayson Hall; brother, Emil Boehme; in-laws, Harold Huckle (Janell), John Coralls, and Alice Ray Boehme; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Anthony Boehme; sister, Mary Louise Echtle (William “Billy”); infant sister, Inell Boehme; sister-in-law, Betty Ann Coralls.
Visitation will be Monday, December 29, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.
Memorials may be made in Virgil’s memory to the Medina County Junior Livestock Show Association or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. www.tondre-guinn.com
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