Paul Robert Boerckel

Paul Robert Boerckel passed away suddenly of heart failure on October 8, 2012, at his home in Winlock, Washington at the age of 64. His beloved wife Sharon (Sherry) of 26 years was by his side. Paul was the son of long time Lincoln City resident, Raymond Boerckel.

Paul was born in Portland, Ore., on June 7, 1948, to Raymond and Madeline Boerckel. He grew up in the Vancouver and Portland area, and was a 1966 graduate of Benson High Tech School.

Paul and Sherry lived in the Lincoln City area during the 1980s. For many years Paul worked for his dad in the Ray's Amusement Company business that operated gaming and amusement machines throughout Lincoln and Tillamook County, and a big arcade in the Oceanlake area. Paul and Sherry also owned and operated a small restaurant named Cow Patty's. Sharon was also a waitress at Mo's in Taft and the Otis Cafe.

Paul was a Journeyman Electrician his whole life until retirement. He was very talented and could build, remodel, or fix anything. He had a great enthusiasm for life, his family, and his dogs. He enjoyed cars, RVing, motorcycle riding, and cooking. He was well loved and will be missed.

Paul is survived by his wife Sharon; son Paul Jr. of Portland; daughter Tannette Russell of Marysville, Wash.; step-daughter Laura Wilson of Walla-Walla, Wash.; step-son Steven Williams of Gresham, Ore.; sister Kimberly DeSau of Neskowin, Ore.; and father Raymond and step-mother Sonja Boerckel of Lincoln City; also numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His mother preceded him in death in 2001.

A memorial service was held October 12 in Battleground, Wash.