William Boettcher III

Former Mayor, William “Bill” Boettcher III of Hainesport, NJ passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his home. He was 86. Bill was born December 2, 1934 in Delair, Pennsauken Twp., NJ Raised in Camden (Cramer Hill) NJ where he attended First Presbyterian Church. Survived by his loving wife Alma Lucinda; brother Richard (Ruth) of Lincoln, Nebraska; two sisters: Peggy Day of West Deptford and Sandy Wilson of Pennsauken. Parents Grace Elizabeth nee Clark and William Boettcher Jr. are deceased. His grandfather William Boettcher was a Police Chief in East Camden and started the first fingerprinting in Camden. He did Bill’s finger and feet as a baby. Bill graduation Woodrow Wilson High School, Camden NJ in 1953. After graduation went to work in (Fishtown) Philadelphia for “The Van Aken Printing Co” dating back to 1872 as steam powered printers. Bill bought the company in 1973 and retired and sold after 50 years in June 2003. He was a former president/member of Kensington-Penn Treaty Optimist Club, Philadelphia, PA Married to wife Alma Lucinda (Jacoby) of September 14, 1957 in Elkton, Maryland. He served active duty 9/30/1957 to 9/17/1959 in US Army Ft. Benning, Georgia and Kitzingen, Germany. SP4 with the 1st Med Tank Bat (Patton) 68th Armor 3rd Infantry Div. Good conduct/MKM Pistol. Did the apartment scene in Gloucester City before living 10 years in Collingswood where daughter Vicki Jo was born in 1964. In 1971 bough a lot in Hainesport; built and moved into their home November 1, 1972. Bill is survived by daughter Vicki Jo (Scott) Christine and is O’pa to his loving grandchildren Andrew Francis Bright and Rebecca Rose Bright and great-grandson Dakota Lee Bright age 5. An avid golfer since high school, Bill was willing to play at any opportunity. Met Alma April 24, 1956 at Delwood Skating, Pitman, NJ. Also skated Watsontown Roller Rink, Riverside Rollerdrome and Holiday Skating Center. Also enjoyed their Winnebago RV; camping and travelled the USA (48 state) and Canada (7 Provinces) since 1957. Member Winnebago-Itaska Travelers (WIT). Past president of the former WIT local chapter ‘South Jersey Blues.’ Former member FMCA. Being of German decent, Bill enjoyed all the Pennsylvania German Festivals with the German Oompa music along with the Old County and 50’s hits. Past member Bayerischer Volksfest Verein 1989-1993 and Cannstatter Volfest Verein 1989-1993 in Philadelphia. He had numerous friends from all walks of life: business, politics, camping, traveling, roller skating, and local area residents. Bill was very active in the Hainesport community for many years, having served on both Planning and Zoning Boards. Served as Police Commissioner for Hainesport Police Department. Also, served as Mayor/Deputy Mary and member of Hainesport Township Committee 1989-1991 and 1996-2016. Served as trustee of Hainesport Fire Co #1 and past member of the Burlington County Fire Police; past coordinator for Emergency Management and 9-1-1. Member of former Hainesport Republican Club. Bill became involved in Hainesport Township because he wanted to make a difference and enjoyed chats with the residents about their concerns and how to keep Hainesport a great town to live in. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly. Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday morning from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hainesport Fire Co., PO Box 245, Hainesport, NJ 08036 or the Hainesport Emergency Squad, PO Box 216, Hainesport, NJ 08036 Watch Bill's tribute video here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/47GJTPB6DXCRDGMW

William Boettcher III

December 2, 1934 - May 30, 2021