Esther Ruth Boxberger, age 90, of Hoisington, passed away October 12, 2017, at Almost Home, Great Bend.  She was born June 18, 1927 at Hoisington, to Alexander and Lydia (Streck) Lust.  Esther married Frederick "Fritz" Boxberger January 16, 1949 at Hoisington, Kansas.  He died July 5, 1994.

A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Esther was a homemaker and member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington.

Esther raised generations of children.  She was known for having a house full of kids while cooking, crafting, and supporting her kids and grandkids at their sporting events.  She loved her Hoisington Cardinals and Royals too!  She was an excellent cook and was known to spoil the whole family with traditional German food, Christmas candy and whatever an iron skillet could hold!  Her sewing talents were respected by many, and she could save the day with a needle and thread.  She left her legacy in the love she had for her family.  She was known as "Grandma Boxberger" by all, and everyone believed they were her favorite.

Survivors include five sons, Steven Boxberger and wife Deborah of Canyon, TX, LaVern Boxberger and wife Roxie of Hoisington, Gary Boxberger and wife Barb of Hoisington, Tim Boxberger and wife Rhonda of Hoisington, and Bill Boxberger and wife Amy of Hoisington; three daughters, Barbara Demel and husband Mark of Hoisington, Karen Riedl and husband Mike of Hoisington, and Kathy Jonas and husband Steve of Hoisington; one daughter-in-law: Arletta Juergens of Ridgway, CO;  21 Grandchildren, 8 Great grandchildren, and 2 Great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fritz; a son, Stanley Boxberger; two brothers, Leo Lust and Elmer Lust; and a Great Grandchild, Damian Hanson.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Monday, October 16, 2017, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Wayne Baldyga, with interment at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington. A Prayer Service has been scheduled for 6:00 pm Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with Rhonda Templing, PMA. Visitation will be 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Memorials have been established with Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Almost Home, Inc., or Hoisington Volunteer Fire Department, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home