Louis R. Boeche of Riesel, formerly of Bellmead, passed away Tuesday, January 8 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, surrounded by his family. Services will be 10 am Thursday, January 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Byers officiating. Burial will be at Riesel Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Louis was born January 4, 1918 in Riesel to Rudolph and Mena Boeche. He retired from Texas Coffin Co. and loved to play the guitar and sing. After retirement Louis played his music for nursing homes, family gatherings and church and senior citizen activities. He was Baptized and Confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Riesel and was a charter member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bellmead. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; 1 sister; his wife Minnie; and son, Jimmy. Those left to cherish his memory are daughter, Lynette Neumann and husband, Alvin; 5 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brian Tyler, Adam Wasden, Darrell and Duane Neumann, Travis Neumann and Harold Boeche. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb Tyler, Dalton Boeche, Dooley Brooks, Mitch Wayment and Cody Neumann. The family would like to thank Providence Hospice staff for their care and support.