The Rev. Dr. Richard F. Boeke died on May 25, 2025, at the age of 94 (1931-2025).

Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years Johanna Boeke, his daughters Elinore Boeke and Diana Boeke (Amir), and his grandchildren Zachary, Juliana, and Alex.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the Memorial Chapel of Goodwin House Alexandria, 4800 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria VA 22311. To attend via Zoom: https://goodwinliving.zoom.us/j/84537419976?pwd=iu2qV8ATARkRa2YBVqfEEcZLgJ1Vyr.1
Meeting ID: 845 3741 9976 Passcode: 938878

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the International Association for Religious Freedom. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence can be sent to Diana Boake via email at didye@duck.com or mailed to Johanna Boeke at Goodwin House, 4800 Fillmore Ave., Apt. 714, Alexandria VA 22311.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Jay Atkinson – jayatk40@gmail.com.