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Martin Boyer Obituary

Boyer, Martin passed away at home on May 15, 2007, at the age of 89, he is survived by his loving wife and best friend Mary, daughters, Diane (Tim) Jerfhoff, Janet Boyer and Candice Boyer, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, brother, Alan (Marilyn) Boyer. Martin attended law school at Kent and undergraduate college at DePaul. In 1948 he founded the Martin Boyer company. His company was a pioneer and leader in providing insurance claims management and safety engineering services. In 1990, his business was acquired by Aon Corporation, where he continued to work as Chairman of the Martin Boyer Company until July 1, 1998. Martin was an active philanthropist committed to educational, medical and religious causes. He was a leading benefactor at the University of Chicago where he endowed the Martin Boyer Professorship in Gastroenterology and globally respected research lab, the Martin Boyer Laboratories. Martin was a member of the Congregation Kol Ami and Ravisloc Country Club. He was also a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers for 65 years. Private services will be held Friday. A public memorial service, details to be later announced, will follow in 30 days. For info: Piser Funeral Services. 847-679-4740.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 17, 2007.

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Judith Walsh

May 11, 2024

How can it be that 17 years has passed since Mr. Boyer has left us. He was 89. I'm already 84. I was just a young girl when I started working for him. Memories are a lasting engagement in family, friends, employers. Mr. Boyer and Mary are forever in our thoughts and prayers.

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Kathi Nunez

May 18, 2007

Dear Mary and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I am sad about the passing of Mr. Boyer. I started my career at the Martin Boyer Co. and you both helped me build my foundation. I have fond memories and Mr. B will be missed.

Judy Smith

May 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with now and forever. Just to let you know that I appreciate all the good times I had while working for you and Mr. Boyer; those were the good days. Take care.

Bob Riordan

May 18, 2007

Mary,

Marty will be greatly missed by this friend.

Bob Riordan

Richard Kieffer

May 18, 2007

Dear Mary,

I have many fond memories of working with Marty, you, and your team. Marty was a truly remarkable man that we will all miss. However, he will never be forgotten.

With deep sympathy,

Rich Kieffer

Pat Sokacz

May 18, 2007

My deepest sympathy to your entire family and especially Mary. I had many special moments with Mr. B that will always be remembered.

Terrence Kieffer

May 18, 2007

Dear Mary;

He was a great man.

Dolores Sansone

May 17, 2007

Dear Mary Lou:
Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Marge and Bud Rubenstein

May 17, 2007

So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother...
There is so little to say at a time like this, but may it comfort you to know that others care.

We think of you both so often.

Love, Marge and Bud

Judith & John Walsh

May 17, 2007

Dear Mary and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Mr. Boyer will be truly missed.

Judith Walsh

May 17, 2007

Dear Mary and Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, Martin.
I have many, many happy memories of working at Martin Boyer Company for almost 25 years. You and Mr. Boyer gave me guidelines on how to better perform my work duties. Since I was only 15 yrs. old when I started working you remember the white bucks and bobby socks. Wow!!How things have changed.
I will always remember the good times we had over the years.
Again, our deepest sympathy in your loss. You are both in our prayers.

Karen Klimek

May 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Janet Moore

May 17, 2007

To The Boyer Family:
May God be with you in your time sorrow.

Wendell Peete

May 17, 2007

Mary and Family:
I wish to express my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy on your loss. Martin will remain in my prayers.

Brenda Wileman

May 17, 2007

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Joan Kupec

May 17, 2007

I have so many fond memories of "Mr. B" and of course, you Mary, as well. As I sit here smiling, thinking about the memories that first come to my mind(though there are far too many to list) .... Our office holiday gatherings to the times "Mr B" and I shopped for office equipment. I can picture the twinkle in his eyes and his "wink" assuring me things would be just fine. "Mr. B" was a very special person.

I have you Mary, and "Mr. B" to thank for the guidance and kindness you demonstrated to me over the many years we were together.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family, during this most difficult time.

Sandy Kregel

May 17, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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