William Woodhouse Boehme, talented musician, volunteer
William Woodhouse “Bill” Boehme, 72, passed away at his home in Milton after a short illness Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born Oct. 31, 1952, in Mount Kisco, N.Y.
Bill received an associate of science degree from Morrisville Community College of the State University of New York. Moving to Salem, N.H., he was a product testing engineer for 28 years with Siemens Corporation and its subsidiary Draeger Medical Instruments, where he was highly regarded by his colleagues for his dedication and skills in completing projects on time and under budget.
He was a highly talented musician who was proficient on both acoustic and electric guitar, playing in bands since his high school years. In 2016, he relocated to Milton and played lead guitar with local pop band, The Problematics, and bluegrass band, The Delmarva Ramblers.
He valued volunteerism, serving for decades at both the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival and Rhythm & Roots Festival, a celebration of Americana music. He was a member of the volunteer staff at Anchor Coffee House at Groome Church for five years.
Bill enjoyed a variety of outside interests, including swimming at Cape Henlopen State Park, fishing, body surfing, camping, and card playing. He occupied much of his free time repairing and renovating guitar amplifiers, sound systems, and designing his own guitar effects pedals. He is remembered for his famous quote, “Every problem has a jury-rigged solution.”
He was predeceased by his parents, Albert Arno and Edna May (Woodhouse) Boehme. He is survived by his siblings Diane (Donald) Albert and Anita Boehme, both of Tucson, Ariz., and Lorraine Boehme (Michael) Messitt of Lewes. In addition, he is survived by nieces and nephews, Laura (Larry) Atkinson and Sara Boehme of Tucson, Ariz., and David (Teresa) Albert of Baltimore, Md., and Christopher Boehme of Boston, Mass.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes, where family and friends can visit from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial services will be private.
Bill’s family would like to recognize the excellent care and service provided by the staff at Beebe Healthcare and Delaware Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to these organizations or a charity of choice.
Visit Bill's Life Memorial webpage at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
