Houston: A Texas man wrote a humorous obituary for his father, declaring him “God’s problem now”. Charles Boehm, from Houston, Texas, wrote a light-hearted tribute to his 74-year-old father, Robert Boehm, aiming to celebrate his life and bring laughter to their small town of Clarendon.
Charles emphasised that his intention was not disrespectful but rather an honest portrayal of his father. The obituary opened with a humorous account of Robert’s last moments, stating, “Robert Adolph Boehm, in accordance with his lifelong dedication to his own personal brand of decorum, muttered his last unintelligible and likely unnecessary curse on October 6, 2024, shortly before tripping backward over ‘some stupid bleeping thing’ and hitting his head on the floor.”
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Charles recounted Robert’s life from birth, noting that upon his arrival in 1950, “God immediately and thankfully broke the mold.” He fondly recalled the special days when Robert became a father to four children. The obituary humorously mentioned how Robert, raised Catholic, managed to get his wife, Dianne, pregnant three times before narrowly escaping the Vietnam draft. Later, Charles was born in 1983, coinciding with concerns over the Grenada conflict.
He also highlighted his father’s job as a “semi-professional truck driver” and his hobby of collecting antique weapons and harmonicas, which led to his dogs howling at odd hours. Additionally, Charles noted the humorous mishaps, like Robert accidentally shooting holes in his car’s dashboard.
Though the obituary was filled with jokes, Charles took the opportunity to address the loneliness Robert faced after Dianne passed away in February. The loss was humorously described as “God finally showed mercy upon” her, allowing her to escape for “some well-earned peace and quiet.”
The obit concluded with Charles saying, “We have all done our best to enjoy/weather Robert’s antics up to this point, but he is God’s problem now.”
